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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 item did Helder use as a weapon?

2. Helder is concerned about the _____ of the sub once it is under water.

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

4. This particular crew member has had how many weeks of training?

5. What is the name of Kate's boss?

Short Essay Questions

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

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

3. What is Rule's plan to stop the surveillance on her by the unknown source?

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

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

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

7. What does Helder find when he returns to his house at Malibu?

8. What causes things to go awry in the sub?

9. Discuss what Rule learns from Malakhov regarding Majorov.

10. What is Rule's decision regarding the collection of evidence? What is the result?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Backstories are important as they fill in the gaps of characters' lives that may not have been addressed elsewhere. This is seen clearly in the backstories of Helder, Lee, and the Rules, Kate and Simon, both as a couple and as individuals. Explain how Woods uses the technique. When is the appropriate time for a backstory? Does the backstory always resolve unanswered questions? Where might Woods use it in reference to other characters or situations? Give at least three examples and explain in detail.

Essay Topic 2

How does Lee happen to meet Swenson/Helder? Was it by accident or was it planned? Where did the meeting take place? What was Woods' purpose in creating the meeting between the two men? What error does Helder make during that meeting? What is Lee's reaction to Helder's real identity? What do you think happened to Helder? Would Rule, Lee, or any part of the US government have any jurisdiction or input regarding Helder's arrest? Explain.

Essay Topic 3

Will Lee is an assistant to Senator Carr. What does it mean to be an assistant to a Senator? Does Lee serve as a personal assistant, administrative assistant or something else? What are Lee's duties? What is Lee's relationship to Carr? How does Lee's job relate to activities at the CIA? What is Lee's education, experience, and history? Do you think Lee is qualified to help Rule on the investigation? Why or why not? Explain.

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