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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. What kind of work has Cross done for years at the hospital?

2. Into what hospital is Cross admitted after he is attacked?

3. What occupation does Pierce's father have?

4. How does Sampson feel when he is on surveillance with Cross a few miles from Pierce's hotel in Princeton?

5. What office is on the main floor of Bellevue Hospital about which Soneji gets nervous?

Short Essay Questions

1. Describe Soneji's final moments.

2. What does Cross notice about Pierce's apartment?

3. Describe Sondra Greenberg.

4. Does Sampson become angry with Pierce for leaving to go to Paris?

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

6. How does Mr. Smith interfere with Cross' time with his children in the grocery store?

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

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

9. Is Abel Sante well-liked?

10. What is Cross' reaction to his surprise party?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Why does Kyle Craig lead Pierce to believe Cross is in grave condition after his attack? How does he plan to trap Pierce? In what way does he involve Cross?

Essay Topic 2

Describe Christine's and Alex's relationship throughout the novel. How does this relationship flourish, even through the terrible crimes that Cross has to investigate? How does Christine provide Alex with support and comfort? What does Alex seem to give to Christine?

Essay Topic 3

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.

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