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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. Hughes questions what action of the performers?

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

3. What does Cross find in the darkened place?

4. Who follows the magicians to New Orleans?

5. What must happen before Craig is caught?

Short Essay Questions

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

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

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

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

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

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 is Craig so pleased with himself and his unique accomplishments?

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

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

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

Examine the author's choice of settings for the book. Why do you think New Orleans was the site of the climax for the vampire murders? Would you have chosen a different setting?

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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