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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. Which word best describes the type of attitude Jack receives from some of the agents at the FBI?
(a) Combative.
(b) Gratitude.
(c) Pleasant.
(d) Cordial.

2. Gladden reveals important information about himself in this section. The reader learns that Gladden has been:
(a) A published poet.
(b) A school principal.
(c) Abused.
(d) A man.

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

4. Horace gave up his life to move to which major US city?
(a) Seattle.
(b) Las Vegas.
(c) Miami.
(d) Atlantic City.

5. What link seems to be missing from the case?
(a) Poem.
(b) Police reports.
(c) Partner.
(d) Murder weapon.

Short Answer Questions

1. What items were taken from Jack's hotel room?

2. Several of the cases discussed by Backus reveal that there was more than one _____ used at the crime scene.

3. Gomble was sentenced to ______ years for his crimes.

4. Who was responsible for the newspaper story?

5. Which Poe work does the killer leave at the Phoenix scene?

Short Essay Questions

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

2. What happens when Jack arrives at the LAPD?

3. What is the basis of the discussion between Jack and Rachel at this point?

4. What news does Rachel receive from Thorson the next morning? What is the reaction of Jack, Rachel, and Glenn?

5. How does Jack know Rachel is bluffing when she attempts to arrest him for theft?

6. What do Backus, Jack and the agents discuss at the meeting? What vital piece of information is uncovered?

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

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

9. What are the pros and cons of Jack working alongside Rachel?

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

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