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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 is the name of Alex's new partner in the French police?

2. What vehicle nearly knocks Alex down on his walk to the Prefecture de Police in chapter 77?

3. Who calls Alex in his hotel in London and asks him to meet on the sidewalk outside the Stranger's Entrance?

4. What is Alex's impression of his new, French partner, Etienne Marteau?

5. What public structure is blown up with a car bomb in London?

Short Essay Questions

1. What is Alex Cross' experience with the French police?

2. Why does Alex lead a raid on the Aglionby home?

3. What does Alex find when the home of Cahill's partner is searched?

4. What do bombs destroy is Paris?

5. How does the Wolf die in chapter 119?

6. Who does the Wolf blow up in Long Island?

7. What does the Wolf blow up at Scotland Yard?

8. Who is driving a car that Alex believes belongs to the Wolf when it crashes over a cliff?

9. What happens in Paris after the president pays the Wolf's ransom?

10. Why does Alex visit Joe Cahill?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Discuss one of the following themes in a detailed essay, using examples from the novel:

1) Justice

2) Revenge

3) Heroism

4) Family.

Essay Topic 2

Discuss John Sampson. The author introduces Sampson in only a few chapters. Why does the author bring Sampson into the narration? What role does Sampson play in Alex's life? How important is this relationship to Alex? Why does Alex tell Sampson things about the investigation that are not for public knowledge? Why does Alex do this? What does this say about Alex in general? What does this say about Alex's relationship to Sampson in detail?

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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