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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. What do the Iselins do to assure Johnny will be nominated vice-president?

2. From where does Shaw phone Marco?

3. As she is speaking, what does Raymond's mother realize about him?

4. Who celebrate a rare moment alone?

5. Meanwhile, what does Senator Jordan express for his colleague Johnny Iselin?

Short Essay Questions

1. To where is the reader taken?

2. What does the FBI learn about Shaw's trigger?

3. How is a meeting arranged between Marco and Raymond?

4. What does Jocie say about Raymond?

5. What does Raymond do to Jocie's father?

6. How does the scene begin, prior to the shooting?

7. What does Eleanor think about Raymond being an assassin?

8. What takes place when Marco and the G-men meet Raymond in Hungarian Charlie's?

9. What does Raymond do to Jocie?

10. What has happened to Marco?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Symbolism is used frequently in this novel.

Part 1) Describe two examples of symbolism. What is the purpose of this symbolism?

Part 2) How does this symbolism enhance the story for the reader?

Part 3) Would the characters and events of the story be as engaging and understood without this symbolism?

Essay Topic 2

Raymond is odd.

Part 1) How do you know this? How is he odd? What role does his personality play in his abilities as an assassin?

Part 2) How has his upbringing affected his personality?

Part 3) How does his personality change throughout the story? Why?

Essay Topic 3

Rosie is Marco's girlfriend.

Part 1) How do they meet? How does he act in front of her? How does she react? Why?

Part 2) Can Rosie be trusted? Why or why not?

Part 3) How is this relationship connected to the theme of the love of a good woman?

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