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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. The safety of South Africa for an entire year costs the same amount as how many air-to-air missiles?

2. What does Ramon do to Bella right before he leaves her alone in her hotel room?

3. Which of the following activities is NOT something Ramon teaches Nicky to do while he is staying with him at camp?

4. Which of the following weapons is used to kill the guard outside the communications hut?

5. What number does Aaron Friedman use as the combination to his safe?

Short Essay Questions

1. How does Shasa find out the truth about Bella's spying, and what is his reaction?

2. How is Sean greeted by the rest of the scouts when he joins them?

3. How does Garry manage to escape from the approaching MiGs?

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

5. How does Shasa react when the marlin is finally caught?

6. Why do Garry and Sean fight in Chizora?

7. How does the Courtney family organize getting ready to rescue Nicky?

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

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

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

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

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?

Essay Topic 3

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.

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