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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 position does Burov wish for Lisa to take?

2. What are the buildings on the Charm School grounds fashioned after?

3. What does the Charm School heavily resemble?

4. What causes Lisa to accept their teaching positions at the Charm School?

5. How does General Austin feel about being at the Charm School with the rest of the people?

Short Essay Questions

1. What are Lisa and Sam given while at the Charm School?

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

3. Even though Salerno tries to speak to Sam as a friend, what does Sam think about him?

4. What Americans do Lisa and Sam meet?

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

6. Why does Banks warm Sam and Lisa against visiting Fisher's parents?

7. What is sodium pentothal used for?

8. What continues to build in Part III?

9. Why do Sam and Lisa panic when the plane is delayed?

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

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Throughout the book, the theme of Freedom is explored. Many characters and, in fact, an entire society are being robbed of their ability to live their lives in the way they choose.

How does DeMille effectively discuss the theme of freedom?

Describe instances in which a person or society's chance at freedom is being taken away. Be very detailed and clear in your explanation.

Essay Topic 2

How does Lisa open Sam's eyes to the real Russian and the real people of Russia?

Explain how in this instance, the State and the Russian people are different.

How to the people of Yablonya show that not all Russian people blindly follow their corrupt, unjust, and difficult government?

Essay Topic 3

Explain why the pace of a mystery/thriller novel is very important.

What literary techniques does DeMille employ to keep his reader hooked and interested on his complex tale?

How does DeMille's character development lead the reader to want more?

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