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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 is the painter's first name?

2. What implement is used to kill Cassie?

3. Lucas thinks that Loverboy and ________ are the same person.

4. The car belonged to which of the following?

5. Druze refers to a play in which Cassie played which part?

Short Essay Questions

1. Why do Lucas and Cassie break into the theater? What does Lucas take?

2. What is the general opinion about George's disappearance? What does Lucas think about the development?

3. What factors confirm Lucas' thoughts that George is not Loverboy?

4. What happens when Lucas arrives at the cabin in Wisconsin? What is the opinion of the local cops?

5. What is Bekker's complaint to Lucas regarding Del and the other cops?

6. How does Lucas intend to learn more about Bekker's personal life and activities? Who does Del recommend as a potential source of information?

7. Discuss the conversation between Lucas and Bekker regarding Stephanie's death. What about the conversation surprises Lucas?

8. What picture arrives at the station? Who sent it? What about the picture is unusual?

9. What is Bekker's next step in his plan involving Cassie and Druze?

10. Explain the scene in which Druze abducts and murders George. What happens to George's car?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

The process of death and existence of the soul are major fascinations for Michael Bekker. Examine Bekker's obsession with physical death and the soul. Is there a specific reason Bekker is obsessed with these things? Is it why he kills patients? Examine the conversation between Bekker and Lucas on the topic. Is the obsession the reason Bekker became a doctor or was the obsession created because he is a doctor? Also examine Bekker's ideas regarding the creation and existence of the soul and what happens to it after the body dies.

Essay Topic 2

Write a complete character description of Michael Bekker. Bekker is an obsessive compulsive, highly intelligent, mentally unstable drug addict. Bekker's behavior is erratic at best. What types of drugs does Bekker take? How did Bekker hook up with Druze? Discuss the first meeting between Bekker and Lucas. What is Lucas' opinion? Why does Bekker feel the need to do a little jig after someone has been murdered? Psychologically speaking, what is Bekker's worst issue? Explain.

Essay Topic 3

Describe the relationship between Jennifer and Lucas. Are they close? Is there anything unusual about their relationship? How might Lucas' job continue to interfere with the relationship? Why do you think Jennifer refuses to marry Lucas? What might happen to the baby? What previous incidents have caused Jennifer to rethink the relationship? Do you think Jennifer will ever change her mind? Will Lucas remain a part of Sarah's life? Explain.

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