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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 FBI has how many cases that currently match the Poet case?

3. What word can be used to best describe Gladden's most recent post on the network?

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

5. Which agent seems to give Jack the hardest time and largest amount of grief?

Short Essay Questions

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

10. After Jack learns that Rachel is gone, he devises a way to find her. What does Jack do to gain information?

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

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 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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