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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. In which state do the brothers stop?

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

3. Who is responsible for the most recent murder?

4. What was the couple doing when attacked?

5. What can the reader surmise from this chapter?

Short Essay Questions

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

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

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

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

5. What did Snyder intend to do after the murders? How did Irwin plan to live out his dreams of being a true vampire?

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

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

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

9. 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?

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

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Cross manages to take time out from the case to spend at home with Nana and the kids. Describe how the breaks affect Cross. Is the detective able to put the case aside in order to spend time at home? How does Nana react to the hectic lifestyle?

Essay Topic 2

Part of the Mastermind's plan was to stalk and harass Cross before killing the detective. The Mastermind made good use of the phone to complete the plan. Craig electronically altered his voice and set up a remote trigger to place the calls. Explain how this might have been achieved.

Essay Topic 3

Cross had to face Craig one more time at Kate McTiernan's house. How did the confrontation change Cross? Do you think Kyle Craig will be put in prison for life? How will the absence of the Mastermind affect Cross' future cases?

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