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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. Moore learns in D.C. about a murder that seems connected to the killer in what New York city?

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

3. Who is laughed at for being bald?

4. Paul says he is a fan of whom?

5. Kreizler believes the heart he finds in Beecham's apartment belonged to whom?

Short Essay Questions

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

2. How does John die?

3. What do the Isaacsons learn while in Chicago?

4. What do Moore and Sara learn when they go to the census office to ask if John ever worked there?

5. Why does Kreizler agree to rejoin the case?

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

7. How does John end up being sent to St. Elizabeth's Asylum?

8. How does Paul help Kreizler and his team?

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

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

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Explore the theme of evil used in "The Alienist". What seems to be the idea of the notion of evil as portrayed in the book? What does Kreizler seem to feel about the idea of evil? What does it seem like the author is saying about the nature of evil?

Essay Topic 2

Explore the use of historically accurate aspects in the novel. What historically accurate events, places, people, or ideas have you noticed throughout the book? What techniques does the author use to paint a historically accurate picture of New York City at this time? What tone do you think Carr is trying to create?

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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