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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. Over the course of a year, what do the Russians learn?

2. What does the Charm School heavily resemble?

3. Where will Surikov hand over the film?

4. Who will Surikov give the microfilm to?

5. Why don't the prisoners at the Charm School have much hope?

Short Essay Questions

1. What is sodium pentothal used for?

2. Who tries to pump Sam for information concerning Fisher and what information does he offer Sam in return?

3. What Americans do Lisa and Sam meet?

4. Is Seth a double crosser to his "friend" Sam?

5. Wat does Lisa enjoy about churches?

6. How do the Charm School children differ from the American Embassy children? How are they the same?

7. Why does Seth insist that Lisa stay away from Sam?

8. Why do Lisa and Sam become uncomfortable with the Kellums?

9. Why does Burov decide to change his tactics while torturing them?

10. While Sam packs his bags, who visits him and gives him information about his wife?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

While imprisoned, Lisa and Sam meet many prisoners with a lot of hope. Even though everyone else thinks they are dead, they hold pride in the fact that they are and always will be Americans.

Why does this lead Sam and Lisa to feel disappointment concerning the US's plan to make their own Charm School?

How does this dishonor the memory of Landis and the other dead prisoners?

Often Americans think they are better than others. How does this plan, make America just as evil and wrong as the Russians.

Essay Topic 2

How is the Communist State of Russia portrayed to be extremely hypocritical by DeMille?

Do you agree with DeMille's assertions concerning the hypocritical nature of the Soviet state?

How do some of the Russian people attempt to silently put down their government?

Essay Topic 3

While some characters have issues accepting the new culture or society around them, other characters are excited to learn more about a new culture. Discuss how these characters effectively understand Russian culture:

- Lisa

- Kaye

- Mike Salerno

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