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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 Starkey's rank in the military?

2. Where was Starkey born?

3. What is John's personal favorite food for breakfast?

4. Which military group prefers the lightweight RTAK survival knife?

5. What type of car does Alex see everywhere in Fort Bragg?

Short Essay Questions

1. What is Alex's impression of Sergeant Cooper as he investigate the accused man's apartment?

2. Why do people seem to want to see Alex hooked up with a woman again?

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

4. How do the Three Blind Mice feel about being back at Fort Bragg after their murder spree?

5. Describe "basic allowance housing" at Fort Bragg.

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

7. How does Starkey feel about Rocky Mount, North Carolina?

8. How does Alex feel about his relationship with Jamilla at the beginning of the book?

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

10. What is the scene like when Alex and John arrive at Sergeant Cooper's cell during the deathwatch preceding his execution?

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

Why do the Three Blind Mice watch video tapes of their crimes? How do they react as they watch them? How do they perceive themselves? Give quotes from the book to help support your statements.

Essay Topic 3

What is a live-fire exercise, according to the Three Blind Mice? Who is involved in the exercise? Who is comes into the picture unexpectedly and is considered collateral damage? Give specific examples of this from the book to support your position.

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