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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 name of the older brother whose parents were murdered in 1880?

2. Pomeroy holds Moore captive with what?

3. Which member of Kreizler's team is tortured by detectives?

4. Where does the killer kick Moore, knocking him unconscious?

5. What is Pomeroy's first name?

Short Essay Questions

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

2. What does Kreizler tell Moore about Mary after they get shot at?

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

4. What do Lucius and Marcus find when they autopsy John's body?

5. Describe Moore's meeting with two local bishops when he is investigating the boy prostitute murders.

6. What clue do Moore and Kreizler uncover on a trip to Washington D.C.?

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

8. How does John die?

9. Why do city officials kidnap Moore and Kreizler?

10. How does the investigative team know that the killer is bald?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

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.

Essay Topic 2

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 3

Discuss the significance of the team's visit with Adam Dury. How does Adam react when Moore and Kreizler first show up at his door? Why do you think he acts this way? What tone is set during their introductions? What does the team learn from Adam?

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