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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. How many days does Harper spend online as "Erin" before the killer contacts him?

2. Who admits that he once had sex with Drewe's sister, Erin?

3. Who do Drewe and Harper find outside their door when they run out of the farmhouse?

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

5. What does Bob Anderson ask Harper to tell his wife?

Short Essay Questions

1. What is Harper's reaction to the events concerning Dr. Lenz? What is Miles' reaction?

2. How does Harper react when he realizes the killer is close?

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

4. What makes Harper and Miles give the FBI an anonymous tip about the donor registries? What do they find?

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

6. How did Berkmann get so much information on Harper's relationship with Erin?

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

8. What does Miles call to tell Harper as he cleans up the murder scene in his study? How does he react to the fact that Erin has been murdered?

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

10. Why does Berkmann believe that Harper will not take the recording he made to the cops?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

In the end, Harper is face-to-face with the killer. He knows that the killer is there to take Drewe and kill him. Does he react in a way that you think is consistent with his character throughout the book? Why or why not? Use evidence from the story to support your answer.

Essay Topic 2

Despite the continued harassment and questions by the authorities, and the fact that they are implicating themselves, Harper and Miles continue to try and catch the killer. Why? What reasons does the author give the reader for their insistence?

Essay Topic 3

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.

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