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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 is the name of the man that sets out to help?

2. Which of the characters has been severely beaten?

3. What adjective is best used to describe the trip?

4. Who meets Emilio in his room?

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

Short Essay Questions

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

2. What unusual thing does Helder notice aboard the sub? What is Helder's conclusion?

3. Who does Rule go to when she needs to discuss her plans regarding Majorov? What is the man's reaction?

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

5. What do Rule and Lee do after the foiled attack? What happens next?

6. What tips Rule off about the assassination attempt?

7. Explain what happens after Lee leaves the island.

8. Lee, Rule and Appicella split up once they are in Copenhagen. Explain what each person does while in the city.

9. How does Appicella benefit from Lee's arrival on the island?

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

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

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 2

Examine the relationship between Helder and Trina Ragulin. How does the couple meet? What is Trina's role at the sports complex/training facility? What is Helder's first reaction to Trina? Was Helder merely an assignment for Trina or something more? Explain how the couple becomes involved. What plans are made for the future? Do you think a relationship like Helder and Trina's could ever work? Explain. Explain how the relationship may have affected Helder's work and relationship with Majorov. Also examine Trina's relationship with Majorov. What happens to Helder and Trina in the end?

Essay Topic 3

On more than one occasion Simon Rule is critical toward Kate. Why? Do you think Simon has a legitimate reason to reprimand Kate? Do you think Kate is out of line with her requests and actions? Do you think the tension between the two is purely work related or do you think that their custody battle over Peter interferes with the work? If their personal lives interfere, how might the issue(s) be resolved? How does the tension affect others in the office?

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