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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 handgun does Griffin carry when he goes on a mission with Starkey?

2. What kind of car does Alex drive?

3. What does Starkey settle for when he wants a cigarette on their hunt on the Appalachian Trail?

4. How are Alex and John transported to the Cumberland County jail?

5. What is the name of the blond prostitute that the Three Blind Mice pick up as they leave the Pump?

Short Essay Questions

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

2. What is the attitude of Ronald Hodge as Alex and John interview him as a witness to the crimes that occurred next door?

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

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

5. What does John tell Billie about his relationship with Sergeant Cooper?

6. What is the scene like when Alex and John arrive at Sergeant Cooper's cell during the deathwatch preceding his execution?

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

8. How does the author describe Fort Bragg when Alex and John arrive there to look for clues?

9. Describe "basic allowance housing" at Fort Bragg.

10. How do the Three Blind Mice feel about being back at Fort Bragg after their murder spree?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Many artifacts are left at the scene of the murders. What are the significance of these artifacts? What other "calling cards" are left? Who leaves them and why?

Essay Topic 2

Why do Alex and John go to see Lieutenant General Borislow? Who does she work for? What is her demeanor like? Does she help them? Why or why not? Give specific examples from the book to describe her character.

Essay Topic 3

How is the identity of the Foot Soldier revealed? What atrocities has he witnessed in his life? How does he use this to justify his crimes? Give examples from the book to support your statements.

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