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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. How did Craig's brother supposedly die?

2. Who does not die at the ball?

3. To what does Cross tie the murders?

4. Where does Cross wait for the Mastermind?

5. Who serves as protector to Nana and the kids?

Short Essay Questions

1. What prompts Cross to wonder about the new Sire? Will there be someone to step into the role?

2. What does Cross find in the tunnel? How is it related to the case?

3. How does Cross handle staying at home during his recovery?

4. Why does Cross think Craig killed his brother? Is the feeling accurate?

5. How does Cross identify Jamilla from the other robed figures? How sure was Cross of the identification?

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

7. Why do such famous magicians perform in small venues? If there is opportunity to make more money, why settle for less?

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

9. Why does Cross not feel the usual sense of relief after Westin is caught?

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

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Early in the story, Michael refers to the cops as "toothless." Why did Michael make that comment? Examine the author's use of irony in the scene when Craig has his teeth knocked out by Cross.

Essay Topic 2

Jamilla Hughes is a strong, no nonsense woman which is attractive to Cross. Examine Cross' relationship with strong women and how they benefit the detective's life.

Essay Topic 3

William and Michael go to the fetish ball in order to kill Daniel and Charles. Peter Westin was also present. How did the vampires enter the ball unnoticed? With supreme master vampire powers, Daniel and Charles should have picked up on the other vampires' energy. How did the trio escape the Sire's notice? Did they find a way to block their energy?

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