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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. Who is repeatedly referred to as being a nationally recognized figure?

2. What item is not working at Lee's house?

3. Which military rank is held by Jan Helder?

4. How does Helder feel about his secret mission?

5. What word does Malakhov use to describe Majorov?

Short Essay Questions

1. Explain Helder's first experience in the submarine with Valerie Sokolov.

2. What is the reaction of Simon Rule when he hears about Kate Rule's investigation?

3. What happened to Trina while Helder was gone?

4. What is Rule's task at this time? Who is recruited to help Rule and why?

5. Explain Rule's search for a sports car.

6. Who is Katharine Rule? What is her occupation? How is she related to another member of the agency?

7. Explain the return of a fellow CIA employee and Rule's reaction to the arrival.

8. What is Helder's opinion of the camp? What odd order is given to Helder?

9. What disagreement do Helder and Sokolov have over the weight of the buoy?

10. What does Lee learn when he calls to confirm his meeting with Rule?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Write a bio on Katharine Rule. As the protagonist Rule is an essential character in the book. Explain Rule's career, what part she plays in the story and why her presence is valuable. Also examine Kate's relationships with Simon, Lee, Peter, Rawls, and Nixon.

Essay Topic 2

Kate Rule works as an analyst and Soviet Officer of the Directorate of Intelligence at the CIA. In Rule's job she is also required to work with the FBI regarding the Majorov case as well as the arrest of Rawls. Compare and contrast the CIA and the FBI. What do the abbreviations stand for and how are the groups similar? Were the groups ever connected in any way? Explain. Which do you think is more important? Why? Summarize the core mission of each group as well as the authority each one holds. Which has more power international cases like the one involving Majorov? Which branches of the military are involved? How do the directors manage to keep all of the agencies informed while not stepping on toes?

Essay Topic 3

Write your own international/political story based on "Deep Lie." Use Katharine Rule as the lead character. Supply complete storyboards. Include character information, plot, and synopsis. Explain your inspiration.

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