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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. Where do the magicians live?

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

3. The Mastermind has no use for...

4. Where is Cross when the Mastermind calls?

5. What must happen before Craig is caught?

Short Essay Questions

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

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

3. How does Cross identify Jamilla from the other robed figures? How sure was Cross of the identification?

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

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

6. Why is Peter Westin in the black truck? Is Cross surprised at Westin's presence?

7. Why does the Mastermind call Cross to talk about the Taylors' murders?

8. Why is Craig so pleased with himself and his unique accomplishments?

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

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

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 2

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

Essay Topic 3

Peter Westin, the new Sire, is captured and taken off to jail. What do you think will happen to Westin? Do you think Westin will be charged with murder? What will happen within the vampire community without the presence of the Sire?

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