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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 is Cross when the Mastermind calls?

2. What does Hughes pretend to be looking for when she is approached?

3. Where does Cross go while Hughes goes for help?

4. Who spots the cops at the magicians' house?

5. Where do Cross and Hughes go after dinner?

Short Essay Questions

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

2. Why are the Santa Cruz police reluctant to help Hughes? How does Hughes react to Lieutenant Conover?

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

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

5. What is Hughes' reaction when Cross warns her not to go to Santa Cruz alone? Does Hughes heed the warning?

6. Why does Cross think Craig killed his brother? Is the feeling accurate?

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

8. Why is the Mastermind angry with Cross? Is the anger reasonable?

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

10. Why does the Mastermind choose not to kill Cross? How long will the Mastermind wait to murder the detective?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Why does the Mastermind want Cross to be single? Why is it important for Cross to work alone? How does Cross' work with a partner affect the battle with the Mastermind?

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

Kyle Craig is a murderous sociopath who is able to fool master profiler Cross. How is this possible? Does the friendship between Cross and Craig have any effect on Cross' opinions?

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