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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 is the reason that the elderly woman poisoned her husband?

2. Approximately how much money does Sharon De Blass have in a hidden account?

3. What is the purpose of Roarke's call?

4. Barrister questions her skills in which area?

5. Dallas notices what discrepancy in the killer's first, second and third videos?

Short Essay Questions

1. What information is uncovered using the unregistered system? How is the information important to the case?

2. Discuss the anonymous phone call received by Dallas. What is the information received during the phone call? What is the identity of the caller?

3. Discuss the interaction between Dallas and Georgie Castle's daughter Samantha.

4. What animal does Dallas find at the scene? Why does the animal seem important?

5. Discuss one of the new observations and potential angles discovered by Dallas.

6. What interaction does Dallas have with a reporter after the press conference is over? What disturbing event takes place?

7. What is Roarke's reaction to the interview? Who steps in to defend Dallas?

8. Discuss the phone call from Roarke to Dallas.

9. How does Dallas learn about the next murder? Who is the victim?

10. Describe the next routine step that should be taken by Dallas and Feeney.

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

It is clear from the beginning that Summerset is a valuable part of Roarke's life. Examine the relationship between Roarke and Summerset. How is Summerset different from a typical employee? How long have the men known each other? What is their relationship on a personal level? What exactly is Summerset's job? What is the relationship between Dallas and Summerset? Do they really hate each other? If so, why? Do they really feel about each other on the inside as it appears on the outside? What makes them tolerant of one another?

Essay Topic 2

Examine the act of incest. What are the legal and medical definitions of incest? What are the parameters? Is it illegal? Is it harmful physically, mentally, emotionally - all or none of the above? How does an average person define incest? What are the cultural references and perceptions regarding incest? Do both parties have to consent? Who are the most common victims of incest? Is there any form of treatment?

Essay Topic 3

Roarke is a mysterious man with a shady past, attracted to the top homicide cop in the New York Police and Security Department. Examine Roarke's past. Compare and contrast Roarke's history with Eve's. How do they compare? Why doesn't Roarke have a first and last name? Where does he come from? How did he meet Eve? What is their relationship like? How did Roarke make his billions? How does the fact that Roarke is so rich help or hinder Eve's investigations?

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