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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 surprising decision does Cross make?

2. How do the police know the motive isn't robbery?

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

4. What is the first big lead tying the murders together?

5. Where do the police search for the killers?

Short Essay Questions

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

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

3. Why is Cross relieved when Kyle Craig agrees to fly to San Francisco? What about Craig makes Cross feel secure?

4. Where does the Mastermind sit and think about his superiority? In what areas is the Mastermind superior to Cross?

5. How do you think the Mastermind is connected to Cross? Why do Cross' partners keep being murdered by the Mastermind?

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

7. Why do William and Michael decide not to go after Cross and Craig? Were the brothers' assumptions correct?

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

9. Why is William disgusted with the celebrity couple? Why was the couple chosen?

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

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

During the fetish ball, two vampire princes are murdered before they can be crowned. What was the purpose of the murders? Were the victims part of the plan or were their deaths borne of opportunity?

Essay Topic 2

Jamilla Hughes is a strong, no nonsense woman which is attractive to Cross. Examine Cross' relationship with strong women and how they benefit the detective's life.

Essay Topic 3

Cross talks about serial killers and how it is common for the killers to have fulfilling personal relationships. How is this possible? Is this due to a mental illness or personality disorder? Do you think Kyle Craig's spouse is aware of his activities?

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