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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. Why does Rudolph tell Casanova that he is the one who should be there with Kate?

2. How many women does Casanova now have in his harem?

3. What caused the police to search Sachs's house?

4. How does Cross describe what Sachs is doing with the FBI?

5. What does the injured killer first do when he realizes that Cross is still following them?

Short Essay Questions

1. What brazen act does Casanova do in Chapter 102 which allows him to marvel at his perfect mask that allows him to fit in anywhere?

2. What does Rudolph tell the ladies of Casanova's harem and what does he instruct them to do?

3. What are the basic points of the investigation according to Cross at this point in the novel?

4. What does Sampson ask Cross about Kate and what is Cross's response?

5. Why does Rudolph go after Kate?

6. What does Cross learn about Sachs and how does he learn this information?

7. What plan does Casanova believe will allow him and Rudolph to beat Cross?

8. What does Cross notice about Kate and why does he believe they both fear their budding relationship?

9. How does Cross know that he has found the Jason Snyder farm and what can he see of the farm?

10. Who is Dr. Freed and what is his purpose within the plot of the story?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Within the plot of murder, there is a subplot of a mini romance between Cross and Kate. Do you believe this was a believable sub context? Why or why not? Do you think this should have been increased within the novel?

Essay Topic 2

Describe Cross' relationship with his family. How does this relationship help him throughout the novel? How does it prove to be a hindrance?

Essay Topic 3

What causes Ruskin to change his opinion and attempt to work cooperatively with Cross? Why did Ruskin attempt to create misdirections?

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