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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. Where is the victim found in Chapter 26?

2. In Chapter 28, Moore and Kreizler wish to speak to an expert on what?

3. Kreizler says his father is of what descent?

4. Who kills Beecham?

5. What is the name of the hospital Kreizler visits in D.C.?

Short Essay Questions

1. What bad news do Moore and Kreizler receive in Chapter 36?

2. What does Dr. Wissler tell Moore and Kreizler about Indian mutilations?

3. Why does Kreizler surprise Moore one day by taking him on a long train trip?

4. Why does Marcus become excited when he sees that the killer left the third murdered boy prostitute's eye in tact?

5. What do Moore and Kreizler learn about Pomeroy's childhood when they talk to him?

6. What happens when Moore and Kreizler attend the opera on the night when the killer is supposed to strike?

7. What do the Isaacsons learn while in Chicago?

8. How does Morgan feel about Moore and Kreizler's investigation?

9. Why does Kreizler agree to rejoin the case?

10. What information does Sara uncover about the New Paltz murders?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Compare and contrast Moore and Kreizler. How are they alike and how are they different? How do the characters play off of each other? How might the story be different if either character was not present?

Essay Topic 2

Look at the use of socioeconomic statuses and racial tensions in the novel. Where do you see class differences? Why are the distinctions important to the story? How are immigrants treated in the story? What about Native Americans? What do you think the author might be trying to say about the societal issues at the time when the story takes place?

Essay Topic 3

Discuss the fact that the team eventually realizes that the killer fits perfectly into the psychological profile they have constructed. How do they come to these conclusions? How do they react when their theories start becoming realities? Why do you think Carr makes the killer fit their profile so exactly? What point is he trying to make?

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