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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 English naval officer agrees to look for references to the North American Treaty?

2. Where does Villon meet Gly after the botched assassination attempt to kill the Prime Minister by shooting down his plane?

3. What comparison does Villon make about his appearance and Gly's appearance?

4. Why is a tugboat captain from Catskill angry?

5. Where is the sandbar located?

Short Essay Questions

1. Why does Giordino interrupt Sandecker's meeting with the Security Council?

2. How do they know that the tragedy at James Bay was not an accident?

3. How do the Royal Canadian Mounted Police save Sarveux's life?

4. Why did Quayle believe that the sub was going to attack the Doodlebug?

5. Why do Dr. King and Sandecker have differing opinions about making the existence of the Doodlebug known?

6. What does Quebec Hydro want if they sell electricity to the United States?

7. What safety precautions are in effect at the hydroelectric plant?

8. What were some of the crimes that Max Roubaix committed?

9. What does Brigadier General Simms ask Brian Shaw to do?

10. What is the weather like as Sam Harding waits for the Manhattan Limited?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

In Chapter 5, the Royal Mounties work as a team to get the Prime Minister out of the damaged plane. Provide other examples of teamwork in the novel, and compare how different groups of characters work together to accomplish a goal or solve a problem.

Essay Topic 2

When Villon asks Gly not to kill Danielle, Gly states that "She's part of the bargain." Argue whether the author provides enough clues for the reader to determine what bargain Gly made and with whom he made the bargain. Use examples from the novel to support your position.

Essay Topic 3

The novel has more than one protagonist. Choose the characters that you believe are the protagonists and and present arguments to support your choices. Use examples from the book to support your position.

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