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This test consists of 5 multiple choice questions, 5 short answer questions, and 10 short essay questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Gladden waits around for the delivery of which item?
(a) Disguise.
(b) Camera.
(c) Fake ID.
(d) Newspaper.

2. Jack's deal with Backus ensures that he will be an authorized:
(a) Biographer.
(b) Consultant.
(c) Agent.
(d) Observer.

3. What is the name of the woman lured by Gladden?
(a) Monica.
(b) Debbie.
(c) Darlene.
(d) Lucy.

4. Jack could not connect the Poet to the killing in which state?
(a) Colorado.
(b) Maryland.
(c) Arizona.
(d) Florida.

5. Who is suspected as being the leak to the press?
(a) Thompson.
(b) Ford.
(c) Rachel.
(d) Thorson.

Short Answer Questions

1. Which of the following is not informed of the story before it hits the general population?

2. What book is linked to the prison cell?

3. What is Horace's last name?

4. What item is recovered from the people because of the interview?

5. What is the name of the program once supported by Gladden and one of the victims?

Short Essay Questions

1. What does Jack propose to Backus? What is the final decision on Jack's involvement in the case?

2. How does Detective Thomas fit into the story? What is the link to Gladden?

3. What does Jack do with the phone numbers? What information does he find? What does Jack do next?

4. What happens when Warren was confronted by Walling and Ford? What is the point of the meeting? What is the result of the confrontation?

5. What is learned about Gladden through his attorney? How does Thorson react? What is the result of the confrontation?

6. Discuss the information received by Jack regarding Horace Gomble. What is a possible connection between Gomble and the Poet?

7. The Poet continues to use obscure quotes to taunt the agents. Discuss the Poet's reference to the rental car.

8. What is the general consensus in regards to the Poe/Poet connection?

9. What are Jack's immediate suspicions regarding the source of the story? What is learned about the reporter?

10. What does Jack learn about Gladden? What is the possible connection to the first victim?

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