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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 the name of the reserve where Bella and her family hunt in South Africa every year?

2. Which of the Courtney men is Elsa Pignatelli most interested in romantically?

3. What type of fish does Shasa take Elsa fishing for on a date?

4. Who suggests that further tests be done with the Cyndex on baboons?

5. How many feet above sea level is Victoria Falls?

Short Essay Questions

1. What causes Bella to sit up and object during her family meeting about Cyndex?

2. After her first meeting with Nicky and Ramon, what information does Ramon's Organization request from Bella?

3. How does Ramon earn the rank of general in Castro's army?

4. What is Victoria Falls?

5. How does Nicky react to his time in Tercio?

6. What is Operation Skylight?

7. Who is Sir Clarence Van Wyk?

8. How does Bella react when she wakes up from being drugged in a strange hotel room?

9. Who is Aaron Friedman, and how does Bella use him in her plans to gain information for Ramon?

10. How does Matatu help the Scouts track the terrorists?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

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.

Essay Topic 2

When Nicky arrives to Camp Tercio, his relationship with his father takes an unexpected turn. First, describe the young boy Nicky has become in the years leading up to his stay at Camp Tercio. Then, compare the welcome Nicky receives from the soldiers at camp to the welcome he receives from his father. Finally, describe how the relationship between Nicky and Ramon begins to shift during the time Nicky is staying with him in Camp Tercio and how this changing relationship eventually affects Operation Red Rose.

Essay Topic 3

The Spanish government takes a strong stance on torture when executing Operation Red Rose. First, describe the Spanish government's stance on torture and give at least two examples from the text when this stance on torture is exercised. Then, describe how governmental torture affects Bella's life and her relationship with her family. Based on these examples, what message do you think the author is trying to give the reader about torture as a method of obtaining information from an enemy?

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