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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. Sampson suggests a visit to whom?
2. Where do the police search for the killers?
3. Who finally makes a suitable selection?
4. What is the name of Cross' California partner?
5. What is the first big lead tying the murders together?
Short Essay Questions
1. What initially deters the Mastermind from killing Cross? Why does the Mastermind postpone the plan?
2. How do you think the Mastermind is connected to Cross? Why do Cross' partners keep being murdered by the Mastermind?
3. What prompted William and Michael's love of extreme sports? Why are the sports so appealing?
4. While at home, Cross takes little Alex out for a walk in his stroller. What does Cross request from Little Alex?
5. What are some of the reasons that becoming an FBI agent seems appealing to Cross? How would leaving the Metro police department affect Cross?
6. There are strong expectations put upon Cross about attending his son's concert. Why is there such significance about Cross' presence?
7. Where does the Mastermind sit and think about his superiority? In what areas is the Mastermind superior to Cross?
8. Who is Irwin Snyder? Why is he important to the story?
9. What is Alex Cross' perception of Jamilla Hughes? Why is Cross reluctant to get close to Jamilla?
10. Why did the brothers stop in Savannah? What was their opinion of the city?
Essay Topics
Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:
Essay Topic 1
The reader is encouraged to see similarities between Cross and Craig. Compare and contrast the characters' personal and professional personalities.
Essay Topic 2
John Sampson typically plays an integral role in the Alex Cross series. However, in "Violets are Blue," Sampson has a supporting, albeit important, role. Why is Sampson's role in the story important? How might the story have changed if Sampson had not been involved?
Essay Topic 3
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?
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