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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 does Cross do to check up on Hughes?

2. Who had recruited William and Michael?

3. What is the reaction of the police when confronted by Hughes?

4. Hughes questions what action of the performers?

5. What must happen before Craig is caught?

Short Essay Questions

1. Why is William cautious about choosing a victim in New Orleans? Does it deter him from feeding on a victim?

2. Why does Cross resign from the police department? How will the change affect Nana and the kids?

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

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

5. What is the purpose of the press conference with Cross and Craig? Was it effective?

6. What prompts Cross to wonder about the new Sire? Will there be someone to step into the role?

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

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

9. Why do such famous magicians perform in small venues? If there is opportunity to make more money, why settle for less?

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

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

Kate McTiernan played a victim in one of Patterson's previous novels where she was kidnapped by the Casanova killer. Examine how the author uses Kate to show how each character has grown and changed.

Essay Topic 3

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?

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