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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. Jack must fly to _____ immediately after learning about the story.

2. What is Horace's last name?

3. Who becomes furious with Jack after learning about the news story?

4. What was the woman's former occupation?

5. Who sends Jack a copy of the story about Gladden and the maid?

Short Essay Questions

1. What happens when Jack arrives at the LAPD?

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

9. What information is uncovered when Rachel and Jack go to Phoenix? Why is it obvious that the latest victim did not commit suicide?

10. What is the general consensus in regards to the Poe/Poet connection?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Explore the use of the Theresa Lofton case. Why was the case so important? What about the case captured the eye of the CAPs unit? What was Sean's opinion of the case? What was unusual about the girl's death? How did the case affect Sean? Did the case have anything to do with Sean's death? Explain. What was the final resolution regarding the case?

Essay Topic 2

Like Jack, Glenn was once a hotshot reporter. Examine Glenn's career. Why did Glenn switch to an editorial position? Compare and contrast Glenn's style and experience with Jack's work and professional accomplishments.

Essay Topic 3

Discuss Rachel Walling's personal and professional lives. What prompted Walling to go into law enforcement? What other family members were involved in the profession? What tragedy happened when Walling was a child? What branch of law enforcement was Walling's first choice? Discuss Walling's tenure at the FBI and how it also affected her personal life.

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