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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. Why does Mickey not tell anyone he thought someone was following him?

2. What is the second section of the book called?

3. What is Montserrat's real name?

4. Where does Carroll meet Colonel Williamson?

5. How do Rizzo and Nicolo say each bomb was detonated?

Short Essay Questions

1. What does Williamson tell Carroll about Hudon in this chapter?

2. What does Trentkamp tell Hudson his goal is?

3. What do 3,000 veterans find in their mail boxes?

4. What happens to Hudson at the end of the novel?

5. What new information do Nicolo and Rizzo give at the meeting?

6. What does Carroll decide to do about his developing relationship with Caitlin?

7. How do Carroll and his family try to escape?

8. Describe the meeting between Carroll and Thompson.

9. Describe the chase between the two officers and Green Band

10. What new information does Samantha find out about the committee of twelve?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Do you think Patterson's representation of Iraqis is accurate? Would Patterson be able to get away with such a representation today? How would his representation of Iraqis be different if he wrote the novel today?

Essay Topic 2

How accurate is Patterson's representation of the authority figures in the book? Do you think any of the representations are too stereotypical? Why do so many of the leaders in the book have so few if any weaknesses?

Essay Topic 3

Examine the novel's dialogue. Discuss how Patterson's dialogue contributes to the following areas:

1) Character

2) Setting

3) Plot

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