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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 Craig use to stab Cross?

2. What is the biggest clue about Craig's obsession?

3. What happens to Hughes?

4. Who are Cross' next victims?

5. Who hands out the assignments for the newest operation?

Short Essay Questions

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

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

3. How does Cross react when Jamilla reiterates her intense dislike of Craig?

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

5. How does the crowd at the fetish ball react when they realize Cross and Hughes are cops?

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

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

8. Why does Craig suspect that the FBI knows about his alter ego?

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

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

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

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 2

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 3

What is a fetish? What is the purpose of having a fetish ball? Would the story be able to move forward given a different setting for the final murders?

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