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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. What was the former occupation of the public affairs officer?

2. The boy and Lofton are both attached to what kind of facility?

3. The first piece of literature found relates to which famous story?

4. To date how many cases fit perfectly into Jack's investigation?

5. Gladden reads which author while waiting in his hotel room?

Short Essay Questions

1. Jack has a flash back to a previous time. What was the situation between Jack and Sean?

2. How did the media react to Sean's boycott?

3. What happens when Washington finally gets in touch with Wexler? What is Wexler's reaction?

4. Describe the meeting between Jack and Washington. What is the purpose of the meeting?

5. What was the interaction between Sean and the media at that time?

6. Chapter 13 begins with Gladden connecting to the PTL club network. What message does Gladden receive? What message does he post in return?

7. What happens when Jack arrives in Washington DC?

8. How does Legs act when Jack tells the whole story?

9. Who were the news bearers? How were they related to Sean? Where did they work?

10. What is the name of the lead investigator on the Smathers case? Where does the man work?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

The cops in the CAPs Unit were not willing to cooperate with Jack at first. Why? Which cop gave Jack the hardest time? Which cop was most helpful? What did Sean's co-workers think about Sean's death? Did any of the cops share Jack's opinions on the case? Explain.

Essay Topic 2

Explain in detail the death of Sarah McEvoy. What happened to Sarah? Whose fault was it? Who took full responsibility for the girl's death? Could Sarah's death be prevented? Explain. How did Jack and Sean react to the death? What major changes occurred in the family after the accident? How did Sarah's death have long term effects on the family?

Essay Topic 3

Discuss Jack's initial involvement in the Poet case. What was the first thing that caused Jack to become involved? Was Jack involved for personal reasons, professional reasons or both? Was Sean aware of the case? How did Jack become involved with the FBI? What was the deal made with Backus? Why would the FBI make a deal with a reporter? Was the deal beneficial to either or both sides?

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