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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. Why does the Mastermind reject killing Cross?
(a) Hughes is in the way
(b) It's too dark to see his eyes
(c) He wants to kill Cross at home
(d) Bad timing

2. Where are the police headed to find the murderers?
(a) Fetish ball
(b) French Quarter
(c) Garden District
(d) Mardi Gras

3. What does Cross do to check up on Hughes?
(a) Alerts FBI
(b) Calls all Hughes' phone numbers
(c) Flies to California
(d) Calls Tim

4. Where does Cross wait for the Mastermind?
(a) At the farmhouse
(b) Jamilla's house
(c) At home
(d) At the FBI

5. Cross is concerned because he has not received a call from...
(a) Mastermind
(b) Nana
(c) Westin
(d) Sampson

Short Answer Questions

1. What is the irony in Craig's murderous career?

2. Who joins Cross in his plan to discredit Craig?

3. What causes Cross to link Craig to his brother's death?

4. Who is not informed about Craig's alter ego?

5. How did Cross get inside Jamilla's house?

Short Essay Questions

1. Why does the Mastermind call Cross to talk about the Taylors' murders?

2. Why do some of the fetish ball participants agree to talk during the police interview?

3. Why does the Mastermind choose not to kill Cross? How long will the Mastermind wait to murder the detective?

4. Why are the Santa Cruz police reluctant to help Hughes? How does Hughes react to Lieutenant Conover?

5. Why is Jamilla so angry with Craig? Is the anger based on reality or perception?

6. What is Hughes' reaction when Cross warns her not to go to Santa Cruz alone? Does Hughes heed the warning?

7. Why does Cross not feel the usual sense of relief after Westin is caught?

8. Why do such famous magicians perform in small venues? If there is opportunity to make more money, why settle for less?

9. Why is Cross in a panic when he reaches San Francisco?

10. How is Cross able to stay in San Francisco when his family might be in danger?

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