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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 was the name of Cross' wife?

2. Which is one of the places the vampires go to find a victim?

3. The meeting causes Cross to be afraid of what object?

4. Who is attacked first?

5. Who/what does Snyder want to follow?

Short Essay Questions

1. Why does Cross think that becoming involved with Jamilla could be dangerous? How does Jamilla react to Cross' distance?

2. Why do the police believe that more than two vampires are responsible for the murders? What proof do they have that it might be true?

3. Why did the brothers stop in Savannah? What was their opinion of the city?

4. Why does the Mastermind keep leaving clues for Cross?

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

6. Why did William reject the trampy girls? How did the girls react to the rejection?

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

8. There are strong expectations put upon Cross about attending his son's concert. Why is there such significance about Cross' presence?

9. Who are the kids found in the old house? How do they react to outsiders?

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

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Cross and Jamilla are in the midst of a budding relationship during the case. Explain how the relationship affects the investigation. Did the involvement change anything? Were Cross' behavior or motives different during Jamilla's rescue because of the relationship?

Essay Topic 2

John Sampson typically plays an integral role in the Alex Cross series. However, in "Violets are Blue," Sampson has a supporting, albeit important, role. Why is Sampson's role in the story important? How might the story have changed if Sampson had not been involved?

Essay Topic 3

Peter Westin, the new Sire, is captured and taken off to jail. What do you think will happen to Westin? Do you think Westin will be charged with murder? What will happen within the vampire community without the presence of the Sire?

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