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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 drugs Moore in Chapter 11?

2. What is the stage name of the victim Joseph knew?

3. Which character emphasizes that the killer should not be thought of as a monster?

4. Who presents a letter sent to Mrs. Santorelli from the killer?

5. In Chapter 16, Moore begins to suspect that who is in love with Sara?

Short Essay Questions

1. Why does Moore go to Paresis Hall in Chapter 11?

2. Why does Stevie knock on Moore's door on the morning of March 3, 1896?

3. What is the crime scene discovered on March 3, 1896?

4. How do Moore and Kreizler begin reminiscing about the murder case that makes up the stories narrative?

5. What does Biff tell Moore when he visits Paresis Hall in Chapter 11?

6. What do the Isaacsons tell Moore and Kreizler about the murders of a brother and sister after examining their bodies?

7. What does Roosevelt give Moore on March 3, 1896 at the watchtower?

8. Describe the letter Sara obtains from that was sent to Mrs. Santorelli.

9. What concerns does the investigative team have they are studying psychology to learn about the killer's possible motives?

10. Why is Roosevelt excited about his meeting with Kreizler and Moore, which he tells Moore about at the watchtower?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Discuss the different people who make up the investigative team. What are the backgrounds of each character? What does each character bring to the table? How do they work together throughout the novel?

Essay Topic 2

Discuss the use of secondary characters in the story. Why do you think there are so many secondary characters in the novel? What tone do they create? Why do you think the author introduces them all so soon in the narrative? What purpose might this serve?

Essay Topic 3

Explore the role of Sara in the novel. What is her personality like? How does she interact with other characters? What seems to be her driving motivation? How would the novel be different without her? Do you think the author uses her character to make a statement about women in this time period? Why or why not? Use text to support your claim.

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