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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. How are the vampires and Hughes disguised?

2. Who/what does Cross request at the new headquarters?

3. What new item does Cross find at the murder scene?

4. Who is the latest victim of the vampires?

5. How does Craig view Cross?

Short Essay Questions

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

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

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

4. Why does Cross fly to California? Does the sudden flight have more to do with the case or Jamilla?

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

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

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

8. What makes Cross think that Craig is about to do something to hurt his family?

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

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

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

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 2

Early in the story, Michael refers to the cops as "toothless." Why did Michael make that comment? Examine the author's use of irony in the scene when Craig has his teeth knocked out by Cross.

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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