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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. What adjective does Thorson use to describe Rachel when speaking with Jack?

2. The meeting in Phoenix is held between the FBI and ____.

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

4. Where did Horace live and work at one time?

5. Who seems to be the most upset about Rachel's budding personal attachment to Jack?

Short Essay Questions

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

2. How had the sixth case stumped Jack? Why was the murder in Florida different from all the others?

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

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

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

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

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

8. Rachel makes an admission to Jack that angers him even more. What is the omission and why is it important?

9. What is Gladden's plan for finding a place to hide out? What action does the plan require?

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

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

It is often said that a cop only has so many cases in him before he must retire or he will go crazy and potentially "eat a bullet." Explore this concept. Do you believe that a person can reach his limit in regards to murder and other violent crimes? Is that what happened to Sean? What options does a cop have in this area? Is there any way to prolong a person's career if this is true? How might the limit be avoided? What types of things might a cop do to avoid becoming completely overwhelmed by the work?

Essay Topic 2

Discuss the use of chemical "enhancers" in each case. Why would the Poet find it necessary to drug his victims? What type of drug was used? What was the effect? Did the drug contribute to each victim's death? How was the drug administered? How was the drug detected? Did the presence of the drug give any type of lead to the FBI?

Essay Topic 3

One of the early suspects in the Poet case is Gladden. Discuss Gladden's involvement in the case. Why was Gladden a suspect? Was Gladden found guilty? What crimes did Gladden commit? How were the crimes uncovered? Who did the crimes involve? Who knew about Gladden's illegal activities? How did the police uncover Gladden's sickness?

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