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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. How does Gladden refer to the other people on the network?

2. What is the Baltimore cop's connection to Jack's case?

3. What is the name of the author?

4. What is the name of the newspaper that employs Jack?

5. What is the amount of bail that must be paid by Gladden?

Short Essay Questions

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

2. What are the first suspicions that Jack has about the case? Do Wexler and St. Louis confirm Jack's theory?

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

4. What is Washington's reaction when he learns Jack's back story? How is the incident smoothed over?

5. What happened after the case had been pursued doggedly for two weeks?

6. How does the park ranger help the case? What does he do? How does the information help Jack?

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

8. Jack has a flash back to a previous time. What was the situation between Jack and Sean?

9. Describe the meeting between Jack and Washington. What is the purpose of the meeting?

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

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

The cops in the CAPs Unit were not willing to cooperate with Jack at first. Why? Which cop gave Jack the hardest time? Which cop was most helpful? What did Sean's co-workers think about Sean's death? Did any of the cops share Jack's opinions on the case? Explain.

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

Discuss Jack's initial involvement in the Poet case. What was the first thing that caused Jack to become involved? Was Jack involved for personal reasons, professional reasons or both? Was Sean aware of the case? How did Jack become involved with the FBI? What was the deal made with Backus? Why would the FBI make a deal with a reporter? Was the deal beneficial to either or both sides?

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