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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. Who is the servant that does not appear when the Merrits call on him to help Garrigan, their new guest?

2. What is the subject that Weir, Stone, and Perkins bring up with Garrigan?

3. What kind of car is Major Mabuse driving the day after the two foreigners are killed mysteriously?

4. What does Amin think is wrong with Garrigan when he returns in a daze?

5. ___________ blames Garrigan for the collapse of the clinic before he leaves the country.

Short Essay Questions

1. How will Amin know that the baby that his second wife is carrying is not his, according to her lover?

2. What happens when Garrigan finally does reach the APC and its safety?

3. What does Malachi tell Garrigan the Clavie is, surprised that Garrigan doesn't already know?

4. What is surprising to Marina about the boat trip that she and Garrigan take?

5. What is Merrit's reaction to the decision of Garrigan to leave the clinic to work with Amin?

6. When Garrigan stops to ask some men for directions, what do they tell him about his safety?

7. What does Amin want Garrigan to do as a demonstration of his loyalty to Amin?

8. What is Amin talking to when Garrigan finds him in the secret rooms?

9. While Garrigan is not able to gain access to the hostages at the airport situation, what is he able to do to help?

10. What does Garrigan claim he will not do as he tries to tell the story of Amin in this novel?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Throughout the book, people are asking Garrigan to take Amin's life and assassinate him before he causes more harm to the lands and his people.

Part 1: Why is Garrigan the person to ask in terms of getting up close and personal with Amin?

Part 2: Why do you think that Garrigan doesn't agree to taking Amin's life?

Part 3: Why do you think that Garrigan doesn't say no to taking Amin's life?

Essay Topic 2

Women are portrayed as being weaker in this novel - the report, Amin's wives, etc.

Part 1: Why do you think that women are seen as being weaker and harmless in this story?

Part 2: What does the character of Sara tell the reader about women during this time period?

Part 3: Do you think that Garrigan is sexist? Why or why not?

Essay Topic 3

Garrigan treats Amin's children as well, even going so far as to indicate that Amin's daughter is faking an injury to get more attention.

Part 1: Why do you think that Garrigan decides to be honest about the daughter's lack of injury?

Part 2: Do you think you could have been able to treat Amin's children if you were in Garrigan's shoes? Why or why not?

Part 3: Why do you think that Garrigan is willing to help everyone in Amin's family?

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