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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. At what point in Harpers Ferry can Maryland, Virginia, and West Virginia be seen all at once?

2. Who does Alex call at the Pentagon to ask about Sergeant Cooper's case?

3. What sporting event does Harris take part in twice a year?

4. What movie does Alex quote in regards to Ronald's role as a witness to the Fort Bragg murders?

5. What is the name of Tanya Jackson's neighbor who talks to Alex and John about the murder committed in her house?

Short Essay Questions

1. What anecdote does John share with Billie about returning from the war?

2. What happens after the Damon's basketball game between Alex and his son?

3. How does Starkey feel about Rocky Mount, North Carolina?

4. Why do people seem to want to see Alex hooked up with a woman again?

5. How does John see Billie as different from other women?

6. Why does Alex think that Nana is a good shrink?

7. What was Lieutenant Colonel Etra accused of and how does his wife feel about his execution?

8. How does Alex describe the memory he has of John coming over to Nana's house as a child?

9. What piece of evidence threatens to convict Sergeant Cooper and why?

10. How does the author describe Griffin?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Describe the double lives of the Three Blind Mice. How do they justify their criminal behavior? Where do they live? What is their main job? What do they do covertly and why? Give examples of each character's double life.

Essay Topic 2

What is Reverend Tate accused of? What is his character like? Where did his supposed crimes take place? Did he commit the crimes? If not, who did and how?

Essay Topic 3

What is the nature of the first email Alex gets from Foot Soldier? Who is described in the email and what happens to each person? What bearing does the email have on Sergeant Cooper's case? Support your thesis with examples from the book.

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