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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. Helder complains that Sokolov has a lack of _____.

2. The planes belong to which country?

3. Where will this task take place?

4. What is the surname of the fisherman in the beginning of the book?

5. How long is the building where the planes are being kept?

Short Essay Questions

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

2. What happens when Helder arrives on the Stockholm-Helsinki ferry?

3. Who is Jan Helder? What is his occupation? What is Helder's latest order?

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

5. What does Rule see in the photograph delivered by Martin?

6. Discuss what Rule learns from Malakhov regarding Majorov.

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

8. Rule receives a possible break regarding Appicella. What is the break?

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

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

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Examine in detail Code FOX and other operations involving Helder and Majorov. In what locations is the operation in effect? Who is in charge of the entire operation? What part does Helder play in the operations? What is Sokolov's part in the mission? Is either character ever suspicious of the purpose and scope of the operation? Are the characters aware of the high level of danger they face in the delivering the buoy to the specified spot? What is the outcome for each character and the operation as a whole? Was the mission completed as planned? Explain.

Essay Topic 2

Majorov is well known for maintaining several identities. Which is Majorov's true identity? What is the purpose of having more than one identity? What aliases are used by Majorov? Why does Appicella know Majorov as Firsov? How does Malakhov know about Majorov's multiple identities? How does the information help Kate? How does Lee know that Kramer is Majorov? What is it important for Appicella and others to call Majorov by that name at the training camp while he may use another name elsewhere? Do you think Majorov is the man's real name? Explain.

Essay Topic 3

Examine the role of Simon Rule in the story. List each facet of Kate's investigation and the level of involvement by the Director and/or Nixon. Where there any operations that were kept secret from either agent? What information might have been made available to the public that would surely condemn Rule and Nixon? Was the Director at fault for all of the problems? Explain. How do Rule and Nixon react to Kate's insistence that they resign from the agency? What do you think will happen to the men next?

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