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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 does Alex think the Federal government is obsessed with?
2. What are Frances and Dougie told to do in chapters 3-5?
3. What holiday weekend takes place as the Wolf's four day deadline passes?
4. Who does the Wolf call in chapter 53 that allows the reader to know how he has gotten some of his information on the investigation?
5. What vehicle is found by the FBI that is important to the case?
Short Essay Questions
1. What reason does the Wolf give for blowing up the bridge?
2. What interrupts Alex Cross's vacation?
3. What weapon is being prepared to be launched against Sunrise Valley, Nevada? For what purpose?
4. What disguise does Alex Cross remember the Weasel used that he hopes will help them catch up to him?
5. Why does Alex Cross go to Seattle while on vacation on the West Coast?
6. Who are the men who caused a disruption in the inner courtyard of the Hoover Building, allowing for the assassination attempt undertaken by Nikki Williams?
7. Who does the Weasel take home with him on the night in which the novel opens?
8. Who does Frances Puslowski see coming toward her trailer park as she hangs out the laundry?
9. Who is the Weasel?
10. What does Alex learn the Weasel was attempting to sell the terrorists during his visit to the apartment?
Essay Topics
Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:
Essay Topic 1
Who is Alex Cross? How many novels by James Patterson has Cross appeared in? Why? What is Alex's educational background? Professional background? Why does Alex chose to work as a cop rather than a doctor? Who was Alex's partner when he worked with the Washington, D.C. police force? How did they know each other? What kind of father is Alex? What kind of grandson? What does it say about Alex in that he lives with his grandmother? Why is Alex in a custody battle with the mother of his youngest child? How is that connected to this case? What happened to Alex's first wife? Is Alex optimistic of ever learning the truth about that situation? Explain.
Essay Topic 2
Discuss Alex Cross's relationships with the following women, discussing what they are, where they are going, and what impact they have on Alex's character:
1) Christine Johnson
2) Jamilla Hughes
3) Nana Mama
4) Kayla Coles
5) Sandy Greenburg.
Essay Topic 3
Discuss law enforcement. What law enforcement agencies are mentioned in this novel? Why are so many agencies involved in the investigation into the Wolf? How does the use of so many agencies cause problems? How does Alex feel about the use of so many agencies? How does the use of these agencies cause a slow down in the investigation? Why does Alex come to believe the French are doing nothing to help him investigate the bombings? Is this true?
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