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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. How long is Lee questioned by the men?

2. Helder orders his crew to do what instead?

3. In the meeting the director argues that there is no need for which of the following?

4. A local man hears about a ______ and immediately sets out to help those in distress.

5. Carlsson offers to take the visitor to which location?

Short Essay Questions

1. What misfortune befalls Lee as he is sailing on the ocean?

2. What tips Rule off about the assassination attempt?

3. How does Helder react to the new orders given by Majorov?

4. What is Majorov's reaction when he learns Appicella has escaped?

5. What information does Rule threaten to use if Nixon and Simon Rule do not resign?

6. Lee recognizes two of the men on shore. Who are the men and how does Lee know their identities?

7. Explain what happens after Lee leaves the island.

8. Who does Rule call for help regarding the potential Swedish invasion? What happens next?

9. What does Carlsson do that sends up a red flag for Kate?

10. What does Oskarsson do at this point? What do the man's actions do to the crew of the sub?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

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?

Essay Topic 2

Kate Rule is the only person willing to stand up to Simon Rule regarding the hearing in front of the Senate Intelligence Committee. Discuss Simon's request to the Senate Intelligence Committee. Why is the request made? What supporting evidence does Simon give to attempt to convince the panel? What objections were raised by Kate? Who do you think is right? How might the panel go about making an informed decision on the issue? Who else could be contacted for an unbiased view?

Essay Topic 3

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?

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