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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. How does Nicky feel about his visits with Bella when she comes to the camp?

2. To which of the following political parties does Fidel Castro belong?

3. How long does Shasa battle with the great fish before his rod snaps in half?

4. How many days after Bella sends off her Cyndex report is she allowed to see Nicky?

5. What does Bella hand out to the guards within minutes of landing on the camp?

Short Essay Questions

1. Who is Benjamin Afrika?

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

3. What is Operation Skylight?

4. Who is Aman Andom, and what happens to him?

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

6. What is Cyndex 25?

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

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

9. How does Elsa manage to help Shasa bait his marlin hook?

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

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Michael's relationship with Raleigh is an extremely dangerous, criminal one. First, describe the circumstances under which Michael and Raleigh met. Then, describe how Raleigh tested Michael's trust. How did Michael fare in this first trust test? Then, describe the relationship that formed between Michael and Raleigh as the novel progressed. What outcome in Michael's life was a direct result of his relationship with Raleigh?

Essay Topic 2

Throughout the novel, Ramon participates in various sporting events. This is a hobby that is important to understanding psychological aspects of his character. Choose two different sporting events that Ramon participates in throughout the novel. Why are these sports important to him? Then, explain how these sports can be seen as either a symbol or parallel element to his greatest game which is seducing Bella. How does Ramon's sportsmanship give the reader a deeper understanding of his skills at seduction?

Essay Topic 3

Spain becomes an important setting in the lies that Ramon weaves around Bella. First, describe the setting of Spain as Bella remembers it during her many visits to the country. Then, explain how Ramon uses the setting of Spain to help fill in the holes in his lies. What work does Bella believe Ramon does in Spain? What details does Ramon weave into his daily life with Bella to help make his Spanish lies more believable? How does the Spanish language affect the relationship between Ramon and his wife?

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