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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. Where is Rule when she makes the call to Rawls' man?

2. The crew member is uncomfortable about which of the following?

3. Kate orders her people to be on the lookout for which of the following?

4. What secret is still being kept from Helder and the other men?

5. Who is the Deputy Director of Operations?

Short Essay Questions

1. What does Helder do after waking up on the houseboat?

2. Explain Oskarsson's condition when he is released from the hospital. What happens next?

3. Helder and Sokolov begin their first test mission. What are Helder's objections to Sokolov's presence?

4. Discuss Rule's dinner with Rawls. Explain Rawls' involvement with Majorov.

5. In Chapter one, the story begins with a Swedish fisherman and his grandson. Explain the tragic event involving the two Swedes.

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

7. What happened to Trina while Helder was gone?

8. What if the pair is captured? What are Helder's special orders regarding Sokolov?

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

10. Explain Rule's hesitation about going to Nixon for help.

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Describe the relationship between Rule and Lee. How did the couple meet? When did they meet? What was the first impression garnered by each? Were the first impressions correct? Is the Majorov investigation the first mission the couple worked together? What did it entail? What was the outcome? As time went on did the personal and professional relationship improve or disintegrate? Explain. Also explain why Rule is eager to keep her relationship with Lee a secret, at least from Simon. What might happen if people knew about the relationship? Would it affect the careers of Rule and/or Lee? Explain.

Essay Topic 2

Closely examine the various types of weapons used and mentioned throughout the story. What types of weapons were most commonly used? Which were the most popular for Majorov's people? Which weapons were found to be ineffectual? Which weapons might still be used today in a similar operation? How do the weapons used in the military compare to those used by individuals? Where do you think Majorov procured the weapons? What do you think happened to the weapons at the end of the failed operation?

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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