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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 Harper call and tell Dr. Lenz after reviewing the killer's recording?

2. What does Erin tell Harper about the secret they have kept together?

3. What does Harper do once he realizes he and Drewe are in danger?

4. Who says to Harper "no man is immune to the temptations of the flesh"?

5. What does Harper tell Drewe to do on the computer, after he comes back with their guns?

Short Essay Questions

1. What does Bob Anderson say to Harper at Erin's burial service? Why?

2. What happens as the FBI thinks the killer is approaching the safe house? As the reader, did you anticipate this happening? Why or why not?

3. What theory does Miles have as to why the killer was interested in Erin?

4. How did the FBI track down the doctor they suspected was the killer? What was the result?

5. Does Erin's death match previous killings? Why or why not?

6. How does Berkmann describe Kali? Why was she in Harper's house?

7. What plan does Miles come up with for he and Harper to locate the killer?

8. What does Erin tell Drewe about her plan of action? How does Drewe react?

9. How does Harper react to Drewe telling him that Patrick beat Erin up? How does Drewe respond?

10. What does Miles tell Harper about his online lover? Why?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Based on the information the author provides in the story, what are the killer's motives? Do these motives, or the killer himself, change throughout the story? Why or why not? Use information from the book to support your answer.

Essay Topic 2

After the authorities find the empty plane at the bottom of the river, many think the killer has drowned. How does Harper feel? What does he do? Is he correct? What evidence surfaces that supports or disproves his theories?

Essay Topic 3

What is the purpose of the letters from the killer to his father? Why does the author include them?

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