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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. Mastermind believes what is about to happen?

2. Why are the visitors worried about finding prey?

3. Where is Cross attacked?

4. Who claims to be the vampire Sire?

5. How does Cross taunt Craig?

Short Essay Questions

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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 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

Craig fell in love with Kate McTiernan during the Casanova case and still has feelings for the doctor. Why does Craig choose to involve Kate in the plot to kill Cross? Is Craig able to keep his affections separate from the plan?

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