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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 is Alex Cross called to Sunrise Valley, Nevada?

2. Who are Jannie's role models?

3. What does Alex see out his window when an alarm sounds in the Hoover building?

4. What does the caller insist the federal agents not do in his case when he calls back later in the evening?

5. What are Frances and Dougie told to do in chapters 3-5?

Short Essay Questions

1. Why does Alex Cross go to Seattle while on vacation on the West Coast?

2. How does Alex learn the Weasel escaped the building during the raid?

3. Who does the Wolf turn to for financial support of his terrorist plans?

4. Who tortures the Weasel? For what purpose?

5. What does Alex learn the Weasel was attempting to sell the terrorists during his visit to the apartment?

6. Why is Dougie Puslowski killed during the evacuation of Sunrise Valley, Nevada?

7. What does the Wolf warn the law enforcement officials not to do?

8. Why does Alex Cross place Elizabeth Cassady under surveillance?

9. What question about the bombing in Sunrise Valley plagues Alex Cross the most?

10. What comes up missing from an Air Force base in New Mexico?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Discuss symbolism using one of the following objects/symbols and its use within the plot:

1) Bridges

2) Puzzle pieces

3) Luxury cars

Essay Topic 2

Discuss the tone of the novel. What is the tone when Alex Cross is the narrator, working on the case? Does the tone change when Alex goes home or when he is with Jamilla? Why? What affects the tone? What is the tone when the Wolf or one of his associates is the narrator? Is there a sense of danger during these sections of the novel? How is that explored in the tone?

Essay Topic 3

Discuss Alex Jr. Who is Alex Jr.? How old is he? What impact has his birth had on Alex Cross?

Why does Alex Jr. not live with his father? What type of custody fight are Alex and Alex Jr.'s mother having? What impact does this custody battle have on Alex Cross? Why would Alex Jr.'s mother want to protect her child from his father? What has Alex Cross done to place his children in danger? Should Alex Cross get custody of his son?

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