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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. Cross is concerned because he has not received a call from...

2. What ceremony does the Sire perform?

3. How does Cross taunt Craig?

4. Where is Cross when the Mastermind calls?

5. Who serves as protector to Nana and the kids?

Short Essay Questions

1. What is Cross' opinion of Charles? Is the opinion based on fact or instinct?

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

3. How does Cross handle staying at home during his recovery?

4. Why does Cross fly to California? Does the sudden flight have more to do with the case or Jamilla?

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

6. Who appears in place of Daniel and Charles? What was the purpose of the switch?

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

8. What warning do William and Michael give to Jamilla? What is the consequence of the warning?

9. What is the result of Cross' trip to see Martin Craig? Does Martin confirm or deny Cross' analysis?

10. What does Cross find in the tunnel? How is it related to the case?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

The Mastermind is revealed to be Kyle Craig, Cross' friend and colleague. How is it possible that the Mastermind could stalk and terrorize Cross for so long without being found out? Why was Cross blind to Craig's clues? What was the biggest clue left by Craig?

Essay Topic 2

The reader is encouraged to see similarities between Cross and Craig. Compare and contrast the characters' personal and professional personalities.

Essay Topic 3

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?

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