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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. Which military group prefers the lightweight RTAK survival knife?

2. How do the guards at the Cumberland County jail describe the lock-up where the men wear orange jumpsuits?

3. What movie does Alex quote in regards to Ronald's role as a witness to the Fort Bragg murders?

4. Who does Jamilla remind Alex of?

5. What does Alex always smell when he heads out to run in the morning at his home?

Short Essay Questions

1. Where do Starkey, Harris, and Griffin spend long weekends together and why?

2. Who is on General Bowen's staff and what do they do for him?

3. What does John tell Billie about his relationship with Sergeant Cooper?

4. What bet does Starkey make with Griffin and Harris, and why does he think he will win the bet?

5. What was Lieutenant Colonel Etra accused of and how does his wife feel about his execution?

6. How does Alex describe the memory he has of John coming over to Nana's house as a child?

7. Who is stationed outside the prison on Sergeant Cooper's execution day and what are they doing?

8. How does Harris treat Starkey?

9. Why is Jamilla unsure of herself as she opens up to Alex?

10. What anecdote does John share with Billie about returning from the war?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

What is the nature of the first email Alex gets from Foot Soldier? Who is described in the email and what happens to each person? What bearing does the email have on Sergeant Cooper's case? Support your thesis with examples from the book.

Essay Topic 2

What is the "snake model" as described by Harris? Who is being ridiculed in the description of the "snake model"? Why does this come up in conversation with his partners in the Three Blind Mice?

Essay Topic 3

How is the identity of the Foot Soldier revealed? What atrocities has he witnessed in his life? How does he use this to justify his crimes? Give examples from the book to support your statements.

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