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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. During his marksmanship competition, what animal does Ramon shoot?

2. What nationality is the professional marksman that Ramon is competing against?

3. What is the name of the mine where Centaine's family dug for diamonds?

4. What does Bella do with her letters from Adra after she reads them?

5. Where is Bella taken to hear news about her son's whereabouts?

Short Essay Questions

1. What article does Michael write for Victoria Gama, and what is his emotional reaction to this cause?

2. What does Joe Cicero want from Bella in exchange for the safety of her son?

3. How does Bella become pregnant, and what is her reaction to the news?

4. What fight erupts when Bella flips through the pages of Ramon's passport?

5. Why doesn't Bella tell Michael the truth about what happened to baby Nicky?

6. How does Ramon perform at the marksmanship competition in Spain?

7. Who is Adra and what jobs does she perform for Bella?

8. What video does Bella see of her son being tortured?

9. How does Centaine feel about the lives her grandchildren have chosen for themselves?

10. What happens at the Mick Jagger concert that could have harmed Isabella?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Halfway through the novel, the reader learns that Ramon is working for both Castro and the KGB. First, describe how Ramon came into contact with the KGB. How has this organization affected his personal life and the decisions he has made? Then, describe Ramon's relationship with Castro. How did this relationship come into being? How does Ramon's relationship with Castro affect the way he raises his son?

Essay Topic 2

Bella's life is changed forever when her son is born, and she is pulled, whole-heartedly, into Operation Red Rose. First, describe the relationship Bella has with her son when he is born. How does this relationship change when Nicky becomes involved in Operation Red Rose? Then, describe the choice Bella is given in regards to Operation Red Rose? How does her relationship with her son affect her political decisions in the future?

Essay Topic 3

While Bella is in a relationship with Ramon, her relationship with her family changes drastically. First, describe the relationship Bella has with her family before she meets Ramon. Then, compare that to the relationship Bella has with her family after entering a relationship with Ramon. Which member of her family does Bella remain close to? Which family member becomes more distant? Finally, explain who is responsible for the strain in Bella's relationship with her family and why.

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