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This test consists of 15 multiple choice questions and 5 short answer questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How is the little girl's killer dressed when he murders her?
(a) In a disguise.
(b) Like a police officer.
(c) Like the President.
(d) Like a teacher.

2. Where is Natalie Sheehan killed?
(a) In her office.
(b) At the Jefferson Hotel.
(c) At the Waldorf Astoria.
(d) At the school.

3. What is the previously unheard rumor that Cross receives regarding the school killer?
(a) Each kid is killed by a different killer.
(b) An eyewitness saw a drug dealer kill the kid.
(c) The principal is a suspect.
(d) A homeless man was seen in the area before the first killing.

4. In which section of town does the child murder take place in Chapter 1?
(a) In the business district.
(b) The prostitute district.
(c) The ritzy section.
(d) The poor section.

5. What do Cross and Christine discuss after talking about the new lead he just got in Part 3 regarding the school killings?
(a) Christine's fear.
(b) Cross' son.
(c) The murder only.
(d) The tip, plus more about themselves.

6. To whom does Cross speak regarding the previously unheard rumor he receives regarding the school killings?
(a) The FBI.
(b) The President.
(c) His partner.
(d) The principal.

7. Whose murder is depicted on the videotape received by the media company?
(a) Senator Fitzpatrick.
(b) The President.
(c) The magazine editor.
(d) The reporter.

8. What is the President's name?
(a) William J. Byrnes.
(b) George Byrnes.
(c) Abraham Thomas.
(d) Thomas Byrnes.

9. Where does the chase of a school killing suspect lead Cross and his partner?
(a) Into a crowd.
(b) To a deadend alley.
(c) To a park.
(d) To a rooftop.

10. Who kills high profile celebrities in this book?
(a) Another police investigator.
(b) Jack and Jill.
(c) The President.
(d) The Truth Killer.

11. Who is the celebrity speaker at a party in which Jack and Jill plan to enact their second murder?
(a) Fergie.
(b) Prince William.
(c) Princess Di.
(d) The Queen of England.

12. Which case does Cross focus on during his typical work hours?
(a) A felony hot check case.
(b) The President's assassination.
(c) Truth School.
(d) Jack and Jill.

13. What weapon is used in the attack on the little girl in Chapter 1?
(a) Mallet.
(b) Baseball bat.
(c) Gun.
(d) Pepper spray.

14. What is Natalie Sheehan's job?
(a) Magazine editor.
(b) Newspaper reporter.
(c) Police officer.
(d) TV reporter.

15. What does the reader know in Chapter 1 about the mindset of the child killer?
(a) He is a drug addict.
(b) He had a severe mental defect at birth.
(c) It is too early to know.
(d) He is just mean.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is the first murder victim at the school missing?

2. Who helps keep Cross focused on the right priorities?

3. Where does the suspect chased by Cross and his partner try to go when cornered?

4. What is the real name of the character who actively fulfills the role of Jill in the murders?

5. What is the Secret Service's code name for the President?

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