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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. Who is waiting for Harper when he gets back from visiting Erin?

2. What has Miles discovered about the killer?

3. What does Harper see as they approach his farmhouse?

4. Who sends the message "I am the rain" on EROS?

5. How does Harper answer when Drewe asks if he and Erin are having an affair?

Short Essay Questions

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

2. What do Miles and the FBI find in New York when they approach the warehouse Miles suspects is used by the killer? What impact does this have on Harper?

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

4. Why is Miles forced to rush out of Harper's house?

5. What do Miles and Harper think of Dr. Lenz's ability to interact online with the killer as a woman?

6. What personality does Miles create for Harper online? Why?

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

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

9. What does Baxter's information about the FBI having a suspect remind Harper of? Why?

10. Why does Berkmann say Erin died?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

As their plan to draw the killer in with a persona named "Erin" unfolds, how do Miles and Harper each feel about it? Why?

Essay Topic 2

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

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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