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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 does David realize Friedman wanted?

2. Where do Rapp and Turbes know David flew into New York from?

3. When does David detonate his bomb?

4. Where does the rescue team plan on going once they have the hostages?

5. What does Friedman claim the Israeli's bombed when they really bombed David and the secret meeting?

Short Essay Questions

1. What does Kennedy say in response to questions from the Saudi ambassador about the situation in Hebron?

2. What blows the cover of the rescue team as they attempt to save the hostages?

3. Against whom does David want revenge after the Israeli air attack?

4. Why isn't Rapp suspicious of Israel after the Saudi ambassador is assassinated?

5. How does David position himself to shoot Hamed Ali?

6. What does David keep reminding himself about his mission in New York?

7. How do the Americans determine the target of the bombing in D.C.?

8. What is Kennedy angry about regarding the rescue operation?

9. What angers David about the Israeli air attack?

10. What does Kennedy report Freidman told her about the assassination?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Write a 2-3 page paper, using evidence from the text, arguing that Rapp's murder of Prince Omar was OR was not surprising based on what you know about his character.

Essay Topic 2

Research the basics of Flynn's life and explore how his personal and professional life, before writing "Executive Power," may have had an impact on the story. Explain how the world of espionage, details of military operations, and the construction of complex political situations may have been influenced by Flynn's own personal background and experiences.

Essay Topic 3

Discuss 1) at least 3 ways the novel would change if it were written from the perspective of Dr. Irene Kennedy and 2) at least 3 literary devices Flynn could use while writing from this different perspective.

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