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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. Who makes threatening calls to Cross?

2. What does the newest murder suspect do to Cross?

3. Who watches Cross and Craig?

4. What kind of act do the brothers go to see?

5. Who finally makes a suitable selection?

Short Essay Questions

1. 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?

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

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

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

5. What was Craig's opinion of Kate? Has the opinion changed since Craig last saw Kate?

6. 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?

7. How are Craig and Cross tied to Kate McTiernan? How has their relationship changed?

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

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

10. What is the one thing that makes William most angry? Why is it such a problem?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

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?

Essay Topic 2

Craig fell in love with Kate McTiernan during the Casanova case and still has feelings for the doctor. Why does Craig choose to involve Kate in the plot to kill Cross? Is Craig able to keep his affections separate from the plan?

Essay Topic 3

Examine the author's choice of settings for the book. Why do you think New Orleans was the site of the climax for the vampire murders? Would you have chosen a different setting?

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