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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 brand of weightlifting bench do Alex and John find in Sergeant Cooper's apartment?

2. What disease caused Ronald, the witness to the Fort Bragg murders, to be bound to a wheelchair?

3. Where does Billie's son Andrew attend college?

4. What is the name of Alex's youngest son?

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

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

3. What is Reagan National Airport like on a Friday at four pm and why is Alex there at that time?

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

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

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

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

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

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

10. What is Alex's impression of Sergeant Cooper as he investigate the accused man's apartment?

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

What is Sergeant Ellis Cooper on trial for? What is his side of the story? What are the tragic consequences of his not being believed by people other than Alex and John? Could this have been prevented? Why or why not?

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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