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This test consists of 15 multiple choice questions and 5 short answer questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How many shots are fired from Soneji's rifle each time it goes off in Chapter 11?
(a) Six.
(b) Seven.
(c) One.
(d) Two.

2. How is Mr. Smith dressed at the beginning of Chapter 32?
(a) In jeans and a cashmere pullover.
(b) In a business suit.
(c) In a ripped and soiled black anorak.
(d) In medical scrubs.

3. What kind of vehicle is Soneji driving when he watches Cross drop off his children at their school?
(a) Black Jeep Cherokee.
(b) Orange truck.
(c) Blue minivan.
(d) White convertible.

4. What is one of the reasons the children believe the school is "their school?"
(a) They get to choose the teachers.
(b) They create the lunch menus.
(c) They raise funds to keep it going.
(d) Stairwells are decorated with student artwork and projects.

5. Where is Union Station?
(a) Baltimore.
(b) Boston.
(c) New York City.
(d) Washington, D.C.

6. How does Cross get to New York after he learns about Goldman's death?
(a) By helicopter.
(b) By car.
(c) By plane.
(d) By train.

7. Soneji changes his hair to what color so he cannot be easily identified on the Metroliner?
(a) Black.
(b) Red.
(c) Blonde.
(d) Gray.

8. How long does Craig keep Cross in his office talking with him about the Smith case in Chapter 31?
(a) Thirty minutes.
(b) Less than one hour.
(c) Nearly four hours.
(d) Over six hours.

9. What color hair does Thomas Pierce have?
(a) Blonde.
(b) Black.
(c) Red.
(d) Brown.

10. How does Jannie answer when Cross calls home from New York City in Chapter 44?
(a) From where are you calling?
(b) Daddy!
(c) Come home now!
(d) Is this E.T.? You calling home?

11. Cross says Soneji has told him in an interview that he did what as a young boy?
(a) He got good grades.
(b) He was always respectful of his neighbors.
(c) He performed sniper kills on animals in the woods.
(d) He got along well with his mother.

12. Where does Cross find Roni?
(a) In the woods.
(b) In her bedroom.
(c) Tied up in a cellar closet.
(d) Hiding under the porch.

13. What does Cross realize Soneji has done to the rifle that has been firing shots?
(a) It has been jammed.
(b) It has been stolen from a policeman.
(c) It has been thrown over the balcony.
(d) It is on a timing device.

14. What is the relationship between Goldman and Carmine Groza?
(a) College friends.
(b) Neighbors.
(c) Partners.
(d) Employer and employee.

15. Soneji speaks to whom on the train leaving for Penn Station?
(a) A young woman in the seat in front of him.
(b) A man sitting next to him.
(c) A child.
(d) A businesswoman.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Soneji throw at a businessman passing him on a New York City street?

2. The knife that Soneji carries in Penn Station has what kind of handle?

3. Mr. Smith is listening to what kind of music as he kills the police inspector?

4. How does Soneji describe the Metroliner train in Chapter 7?

5. What is the name of the chief inspector in Chapter 2?

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