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This test consists of 5 multiple choice questions, 5 short answer questions, and 10 short essay questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What can the reader surmise from this chapter?
(a) Cross knows his stalker
(b) Cross will be murdered in his sleep
(c) The stalker can pick locks
(d) The stalker will kidnap little Alex

2. Cross is led to what other southern town?
(a) Charleston
(b) Memphis
(c) Charlotte
(d) Columbia

3. Sampson suggests a visit to whom?
(a) Psychic
(b) Vampire expert
(c) Christine
(d) Department psychologist

4. How are Cross and the dinner guest connected?
(a) Cousins
(b) Colleagues
(c) Previous case
(d) Former lovers

5. The Mastermind feels what toward Cross?
(a) Superior
(b) Jealousy
(c) Lust
(d) Anger

Short Answer Questions

1. What was the couple doing when attacked?

2. Where do William and Michael go after they leave California?

3. Cross is relieved when what agent arrives on the scene?

4. Who ventures eastward?

5. Which newspaper employs Hughes' friend Tim?

Short Essay Questions

1. Who is John Sampson? How does Sampson play an integral role in the story?

2. What is Alex Cross' perception of Jamilla Hughes? Why is Cross reluctant to get close to Jamilla?

3. Who is Irwin Snyder? Why is he important to the story?

4. What prompted William and Michael's love of extreme sports? Why are the sports so appealing?

5. What initially deters the Mastermind from killing Cross? Why does the Mastermind postpone the plan?

6. While at home, Cross takes little Alex out for a walk in his stroller. What does Cross request from Little Alex?

7. Why aren't the killers interested in money or material possessions? Why do the vampires always leave money and jewelery behind after killing a victim?

8. What is the purpose of the Mastermind breaking into the Cross house?

9. How does Cross react to his meeting with Peter Westin? Is the meeting successful?

10. How does Craig respond to Cross' questions about the Betsey Cavelierre case? Why have the police not been able to solve the crime?

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