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This test consists of 5 short answer questions, 10 short essay questions, and 1 (of 3) essay topics.

Short Answer Questions

1. On what street is the FBI headquarters located in Washington?

2. What does Pierce request from Soneji's grandfather?

3. What is Pierce holding when Cross enters Pierce's bedroom?

4. How long has Cross known Craig?

5. What newspaper does Mr. Smith spread over the linoleum in the farmhouse kitchen?

Short Essay Questions

1. What is the first clue Pierce leaves after he has killed Isabella?

2. Why does Christine travel in an FBI sedan?

3. Why do Sampson and Pierce travel to Princeton, NJ?

4. What happens to the Cross family the night of Cross' surprise party?

5. Is Abel Sante well-liked?

6. What does Pierce find in Conklin's cellar?

7. What does Christine like about Laura Dixon's first grade students?

8. What does Sondra Greenberg think about Pierce?

9. After Mr. Smith autopsies Sante, what does he do?

10. How does Cross try to live his life differently after the Mr. Smith case is closed?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Pierce yells to Cross, "Let Smith kill Pierce!" How does Pierce try to let Smith kill him? Is he successful? Why or why not?

Essay Topic 2

What role(s) does Nana Mama play in Cross' life? Choose three textual examples that help identify her role(s) and her influence on Cross.

Essay Topic 3

Discuss Soneji's and Cross' final confrontation. Where does it take place, and how difficult is it for Cross to defend himself? How is Soneji killed in the end?

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