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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 caused the power to switch to the dead lines the men were working in Chapter 25?

2. How does Mark respond to Smith's request that he go on the mission to destroy the lethal gas?

3. What is Mark provided with because of his family's heritage in Chapter 24?

4. Who does Mark confide in about his horrific discovery?

5. What operation does Mark offer to take over for Sergeant McShane?

Short Essay Questions

1. Who is Randazzo, and why does he visit Mark?

2. Describe what Mark finds in his grandfather's safe.

3. Why does Rabbi Liebovitz approach Mark McConnell III and what does he tell him?

4. How does Mark earn Stern's admiration in Chapter 21?

5. Who is Sir Donald Cameron and how does Mark feel about him?

6. Why does Mark think details of the mission are being kept from him?

7. Who is Mark McConnell in 1944, and what is his involvement with Brigadier Smith?

8. What does Smith tell Stern about Mark McConnell?

9. Why does Schorner ask to see Rachel in Chapter 20?

10. When Eisenhower refuses to endorse his plan, what does Churchill do?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

As there are many, please describe and compare three instances of manipulation of the characters and the results of these manipulations.

Essay Topic 2

Compare and contrast the characters of Jonas Stern and Mark McConnell.

Essay Topic 3

What characteristics of Jonas Stern betray the persona he strives for, and how do they perpetuate it? Provide examples.

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