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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. Who does Harper ask about the pineal gland?

2. What story does Harper recall when thinking about the FBI catching the killer?

3. What does Dr. Lenz call and tell Harper?

4. What does Miles tell Harper when Harper is heading out to catch a plane?

5. How does Harper hope the FBI will catch the killer?

Short Essay Questions

1. What does Miles do when Harper goes online to warn his online lover, Eleanor Markham, of the current danger? Why?

2. What makes Harper realize there is a connection between Karin Wheat's murder and other EROS members?

3. Is the killer concerned about being caught? Why or why not? Give examples from the story to support your answer.

4. What kind of people does Harper say EROS is built to attract?

5. How does Harper Cole become involved in EROS?

6. Who are Kali, Panikkar, and Bhagat? What roles do they play in the story?

7. What does the FBI learn after entering David Strobekker's apartment?

8. What does Drewe insist Miles and Harper do, now that they know what the killer is doing? What will she do in return?

9. How does Harper feel about having a child with Drewe? What assumption does the author provide for his feelings?

10. Why is the FBI going to the apartment of David Strobekker?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

What is the purpose of the letters from the killer to his father? Why does the author include them?

Essay Topic 2

Based on Bob Anderson's description and actions in the book, are you surprised by his feelings and actions toward the killer? Why or why not? Use evidence from the story to support your answer.

Essay Topic 3

What insight does the exchange between Kali, Panikkar, and Bhagat give the reader into the killer, the murders, and the killer's accomplices?

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