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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 artifact in General Bowen's foyer suggests to Alex that the general had a possible posting in New England?

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

3. What is Starkey's rank in the military?

4. What is the name of Starkey's son?

5. How old was Sergeant Cooper when he enlisted in the army?

Short Essay Questions

1. Why is Jamilla unsure of herself as she opens up to Alex?

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

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

4. How does Alex feel about his relationship with Jamilla at the beginning of the book?

5. What bet does Starkey make with Griffin and Harris, and why does he think he will win the bet?

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

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

8. How is the bed described as the focus of The Cabin Room where Jamilla and Alex stay together?

9. How does Harris treat Starkey?

10. How does the author describe Griffin?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

What happens in the confrontation between Alex and John and the Three Blind Mice in Starkey's home? Why are Alex and John there? Where have they been beforehand? What do they find? How does the confrontation end?

Essay Topic 2

What is a live-fire exercise, according to the Three Blind Mice? Who is involved in the exercise? Who is comes into the picture unexpectedly and is considered collateral damage? Give specific examples of this from the book to support your position.

Essay Topic 3

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?

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