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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. In Part 1, Chapter 5, what does Kittredge talk to Harry about as they go for a walk alone?

2. Why does Harvey tell Harry he is in trouble after he tapes his interview in Part II, Chapter 13?

3. In Omega X, what is revealed about Kittredge and Hugh from the CIA agent?

4. Who does Kittredge tell Harry that she cheated on him with?

5. What is the operation Avalanche that Harry oversees in Uruguay?

Short Essay Questions

1. How do Hugh's claim that the agency functions as "soldiers of God" fall in line with Harry's ideas?

2. What does Harry discover about Kittredge and Dix Butler in Omega XII?

3. How is the growing difference between who Harry is as a CIA agent and whom he feels like enumerated in Part II, Chapters 1 - 4?

4. How is Harry described as a child?

5. What are the three different versions of the CIA man that are presented in Omega VII - Omega XII of "Harlot's Ghost"?

6. In Omega I through Omega VII, Harry spends a lot of time discussing his childhood and background. How are these connections important to him?

7. What is an example from "Harlot's Ghost" where Harry's instincts go against the official Agency policies?

8. How is Harry's life dominated by strong male figures?

9. What does Harvey want to do with the mission Cloakroom?

10. Harvey gives Harry two tapes to record the conversation with Gehlen. Besides taping Gehlen, what does Harry do with the other tape?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

The reader is presented with Kittredge's theory of the Alpha and Omega in Part I, Chapters 5 - 14. Explore the theme of of the Alpha and Omega throughout the novel thus far. . What characters could be examples of the different psyches? How passionate is Kittredge about her work? What does each psyche represent?

Essay Topic 2

"Harlot's Ghost", Part IV, Chapters 31 - 36, deals with endings. Several of Harry's endings in his life and a few others. Examine the theme of endings in the novel "Harlot's Ghost". What is the definition of an ending? What type of endings are there in "Harlot's Ghost"? How is Harry affected by these different endings in his life? Is he worse off or better off? Where at in Harry's life is he at when all these endings happen? Do they all happen about the same time?

Essay Topic 3

The author gives many details about Harry's background through description and through the use of flashbacks. Explore the use of flashbacks in narrative writing and analyze those used in the novel "Harlot's Ghost". How do the use of flashbacks help to develop the character? Are the flashbacks used in the story important for its development? Would the reader like more flashbacks to learn even more about the characters?

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