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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 colour is Zaugg's hair?

2. Where had Gerhard Klopfer's body been found?

3. Where does Xavier hide the key to the Swiss account?

4. What does Xavier tell Nebe was in the deposit box?

5. What colour is the bag Xavier takes from the airport?

Short Essay Questions

1. Why does Xavier's passport confuse the customs official?

2. Why is Krebs shocked by Xavier's revelations?

3. Who does Xavier think of as he waits to leave Switzerland?

4. Why does Henry not think that Luther will be granted asylum?

5. What happens when after Luther appears?

6. What do Xavier and Charlie find in the deposit box?

7. What happens when Xavier boards the plane?

8. Why does Xavier not tell Nebe of the painting in Zurich?

9. What is notable about the ransacked pile of items in Xavier's apartment?

10. How do Xavier, Charlie and Henry try to avoid being overheard?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Look at the structure of the book. How does the author use character and dialogue to drive the narrative? Discuss elements of the narrative structure: exposition, conflict, complication, climax, resolution and conclusion. Do all the elements make for a logical and linear story? How does the story's structure express the book's themes?

Essay Topic 2

How does Max's betrayal affect March? What suggestions were there earlier in the novel that Max would be a traitor?

Essay Topic 3

What clues leads to March uncovering the government's crimes? How can March expose the government without risking his own life?

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