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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 are involved in an attack upon the deserted Finnish Embassy?

2. What kind of band is Drazen in charge of that is sent by the Soviets to make strategic explosions in the city?

3. Who is leaving with Sascha on a spy mission after training is complete?

4. After what event is the family that owns the property in Spain visited by Soviets come under house arrest?

5. In what town in Spain do the Soviets arrive?

Short Essay Questions

1. Why is Andres allowed to still work in San Ximene?

2. How is Khristo born to be a spy?

3. How is Faye described in Chapter 2?

4. How is Sascha lured to Moscow and tortured by Soviets?

5. What does Faye do when she sees the blue light lantern?

6. What happens to Luders when he is flying over the building with a blue light?

7. Why do the locals make fun of the hats of the military officers in Bulgaria in 1934 only in private?

8. Why was Andres' plan to bomb an armory foiled?

9. How does Antipin become popular amidst the Bulgarian locals and win their respect?

10. What is Khristo's experience studying in Moscow initially before he meets Sascha?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Furst uses more than one iteration on the theme of betrayal. Identify at least two themes about betrayal in the book. Then cite an example to support each theme you name.

Essay Topic 2

Describe some of the settings for the novel. What is the overall setting? Be sure to include geography, time period and any pertinent popular culture events. Why did Furst choose to use these places in the novel?

Essay Topic 3

How does Aleksandra behave in order to develop her image as a high-society woman? Why does Aleksandra want to leave her middle-class neighborhood? What is appealing to her about the lifestyle of high society women?

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