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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. Who accosts Jack at his hotel?

2. Where was the victim found?

3. How many cops are thought to be linked to Sean's death?

4. What one piece of evidence links the Baltimore, Chicago and Denver cases?

5. What is the name of the Baltimore cop interviewed by Jack?

Short Essay Questions

1. What does Jack hope to accomplish while he is in Chicago? What information is uncovered?

2. How does Legs act when Jack tells the whole story?

3. Chapter 13 begins with Gladden connecting to the PTL club network. What message does Gladden receive? What message does he post in return?

4. How did the media react to Sean's boycott?

5. What happens when Washington finally gets in touch with Wexler? What is Wexler's reaction?

6. What was the interaction between Sean and the media at that time?

7. What is the name of the lead investigator on the Smathers case? Where does the man work?

8. What happens when Jack arrives in Washington DC?

9. How could it be determined when and if it would happen to a certain cop?

10. Explain the scene at the pier when the police attempt to apprehend Gladden. What happens to Gladden?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

It is noticed early on that the Poet used quotes from famous works by Edgar Allan Poe. Examine Poe's influence on the Poet and the murders, why the Poet chose Poe and how the connection was discovered. Were all of the quotes famous? What other poet might have worked as well as Poe? What does the choice say about the killer?

Essay Topic 2

Sean McEvoy was a well respected cop that transferred into the CAPs Unit. Considering that McEvoy was at least 10 years younger than many of his subordinates, how do you think the men regarded him as a leader? Did McEvoy command and receive respect? What might a cop like Sean have to do to prove himself in that type of situation?

Essay Topic 3

How might the investigation have changed if Glenn had assigned the story of Sean's murder to Jack? Why did Glenn choose not to assign the story to Jack? Was it a wise move? Which of the reporters took over the story? Would the focus have remained the same if Jack had been the one writing it? Explain.

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