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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 happens ten minutes after the Wolf's deadline for the ransom payment?

2. What is the occupation of the man who impersonated the Wolf during Alex's kidnapping?

3. What musical instrument does Alex Cross play?

4. What order does the Wolf give to the Weasel while he makes a visit to relatives in London?

5. Where does Alex take his son, Alex Jr., on a brief visit to see him?

Short Essay Questions

1. Why is Alex Cross kidnapped? What is cuffed to his wrist when he is released?

2. What is the real identity of the man Alex was told was the Wolf?

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

4. What do bombs destroy is Paris?

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

6. Where does the reader see the Wolf in chapter 70? What does this say about the Wolf?

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

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

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

10. Why is Joe Cahill arrested?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

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?

Essay Topic 2

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

1) Washington, D.C.

2) Paris

3) London

Essay Topic 3

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?

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