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This test consists of 5 short answer questions and 1 (of 3) essay topics.

Short Answer Questions

1. Mrs. Graham disapproves of Lisa's presence in Frank's home and so many men impressed with her beauty, accusing all men of what?

2. Chapter 18 opens with Charlie admiring Moscow and viewing Frank's life as being out of what literary tale?

3. When Frank asks Lisa what she is going to say to him as she departs with the children for the dacha, she responds how after a brief pause?

4. Frank's goal is seeing the break-in investigation does not what?

5. The Defense Ministry informs Frank of what?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

What is the interesting juxtaposition Chapter 16 reflects between traditions under which Reid Press has been operating, and the urgings of Bernov, the modern cost accountant? Explain the contrasts.

Essay Topic 2

How does Chapter 22 reflect the aggressive nature the Russian bureaucracy maintains in this era? Why is it Frank appears to accept its intrusion in his life with equanimity when facing the Security Police, but in Chapter 6 it reflects his concern about the changes transpiring between the government and those governed, and the projected outlook for foreigners like himself?

Essay Topic 3

It is interesting to see what transpires during the meal Kuriatin has invited Frank to have with him at Rusalochka's tearoom. What are the two apparent motives Kuriatin has for taking Frank out? What effect does the brief appearance of Selwyn, and his spurning Kuriatin's invitation to join the pair, have upon Kuriatin? What is the outcome of this event and its significance?

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