1. How does Malerick, the "Vanished Man," address his imaginary audience? "Revered Audience" "Esteemed Audience" "Respected Audience" "Dear Ladies and Gentlemen"

2. Who is the first victim of the "Conjurer," as Rhyme's team calls him? Svetlana Rasnikov Nancy Ausonio Cheryl Marston John Keating

3. What is Sachs busy with when we first meet her this time? watching Kara's show testifying in court taking the Detective Sergeant exam walking the grid

4. Lincoln Rhyme calls a well-known character from another Deaver novel for help. Whom? Frank Bishop ("The Blue Nowhere") Parker Kincaid ("The Devil's Teardrop") Tate Collier ("Speaking in Tongues") John Pelham ("Hell's Kitchen")

5. While canvassing all magic supply stores, Sachs gets to know Kara, a young, aspiring illusionist who works and studies with David Balzac, a retired illusionist. What is the name of Balzac's store? Flourish & Blotts Houdini's Heaven Smoke & Mirrors Mr. Mirror

6. What is the name of the circus that is in town? Answer: (Two French words. And yes, spelling counts!)

7. What is the (unofficial) name of the team of officers that Roland Bell is heading? C.S.I. S.W.A.T. A.F.I.S. V.C.T.F.

8. Which routine does Malerick use to kill Cheryl Marston (or rather, in the attempt to do so)? The Lazy Hangman Cutting A Lady In Half The Burning Mirror The Water Torture Cell

9. What is the method an illusionist uses to distract the attention of the audience? escapism mentalism misdirection sleight of hand

10. What is the name of the assistant D.A. who appears to be the real target of the killer? Andrew Constable Joseph Roth Charles Grady Ralph Swenson

11. Malerick pays Rhyme a visit when Lincoln expects it least. During their conversation, how does he refer to Cheryl Marston? "the equestrian" "the blonde" "the lawyer" "Cheryl"

12. What was Malerick's stage name when he was a kid performing in Las Vegas? The Wizard of the North Harry the Kid Young Houdini The Vanished Boy

13. Kara tells Balzac about the killer and his M.O., and Balzac comes up with a name. Which one? Erick Weir John Keating Arthur Loesser Edward Kadesky

14. On which classic does Kara base her performance at Balzac's shop? Dante's "Inferno" Chaucer's "The Canterbury Tales" Homer's "Iliad" Ovid's "Metamorphoses"

15. Malerick gets arrested at the D.A.'s place, but he can escape from custody. How? he kills an officer and hides under the body he impersonates an officer he fakes a shooting and pretends to be dead he repeats the routine of the "Vanished Man"

16. Malerick's true goal is it to get Andrew Constable out of prison. True False

17. Who is Malerick? Arthur Loesser John Keating Erick Weir David Balzac

18. How does Lincoln jokingly refer to himself throughout this story? "The Immobilized Man" "The Brilliant Crip" "The Wheelchaired Man" "The Lazy Criminologist"

19. What happens to Kara in the end? she leaves Balzac and gets a job at the circus she gets married she joins the police she moves into Amelia's apartment, as Amelia moves in with Lincoln

20. What promotion does Amelia get in the end? Detective Sergeant Detective third grade none Detective second grade