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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. Gomble was sent to which prison?

2. What do the other agents say when the theory is approached?

3. What is Horace's last name?

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

5. What was the profession of Walling's father?

Short Essay Questions

1. Who had contacted Rachel about Jack's meeting with Warren? What was Warren doing at the time?

2. Discuss the scene between Walling and the two brothers. What information is gained? What item is recovered?

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

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

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

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

7. What happens when Jack arrives at the LAPD?

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

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

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

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Compare and contrast Jack and Sean McEvoy. How were the twins alike? In what ways were they the most different? Did the brothers have any special bond? Explain. Also discuss common facts and myths related to identical twins.

Essay Topic 2

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 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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