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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. Where does Dr. Lenz invite Harper to see the case's conclusion?

2. What does Dr. Lenz call and tell Harper?

3. What does Miles say the killer uses to send email messages?

4. What does Lenz tell Harper he needs to do in order for the police to stop harassing him?

5. What is Harper Cole's profession?

Short Essay Questions

1. What does Harper call and tell Baxter about Rosalind May? Why?

2. What do Harper and Miles agree to in Dr. Lenz's office? Why?

3. Is the killer concerned about being caught? Why or why not? Give examples from the story to support your answer.

4. What does the FBI learn after entering David Strobekker's apartment?

5. What makes Harper realize there is a connection between Karin Wheat's murder and other EROS members?

6. How does Miles convince Harper to stay with EROS as a system operator?

7. How does the reader learn about what really happened to Rosalind May? What happened to her?

8. Why does the FBI want to arrest Miles? What does this mean for Harper?

9. What information does the author give the reader about the EROS system? What role does it play in the story?

10. How does Harper feel about having a child with Drewe? What assumption does the author provide for his feelings?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

From the information the author provides, who is Miles? What kind of a person is he? What role does he play in the events that unfold throughout the story?

Essay Topic 2

Based on Bob Anderson's description and actions in the book, are you surprised by his feelings and actions toward the killer? Why or why not? Use evidence from the story to support your answer.

Essay Topic 3

Why does the FBI storm David Strobekker's apartment? What do they find? Combined with the letter from the killer after that incident, does it seem likely that the FBI is getting closer to catching the killer? Why or why not? Use examples from the book to support your answer.

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