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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 has Kyra made sure Zhikrev can't get into China?

2. What is Joe scared he might never have again?

3. How does the settlement ensure its survival?

4. By which river does Joe fall asleep from weariness?

5. Where does Zhikarev have an offshore account?

Short Essay Questions

1. What is Zamatev's relationship with Kyra?

2. What does Colonel Zamatev already know about Mack?

3. Why does Mack decide to leave the village?

4. Why does the colonel think Mack would be interested in meeting Alekhin?

5. Why does Natayla want to make Mack a shirt?

6. Why is Mack worried about Alekhin?

7. What is Mack's routine at the village?

8. How does Mack cause the helicopter to crash?

9. Why does Peshkov hate Mack?

10. What does Mack see when he steps into the sunlight?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Away from the main character, examine the way the author uses the other characters in the book. When does he introduce and take them away from the story? What effect does it have on the story?

Essay Topic 2

How does the author represent the relationship between Russia and America? What does this representation say about 1950s society at the time?

Essay Topic 3

What are the similarities between Mack and Alekhin? How does Mack manage to overcome Alekhin despite that are equal in ability?

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