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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. The plate with no carrots which was served to Wormold is passed down the table when the:

2. What does Wormold learn from Captain Segura?

3. Who does Wormold want to kill?

4. Wormold, sensing Carter doesn't want to leave the hotel, finds that Carter is waiting for:

5. Wormold and Captain Segura meet at the:

Short Essay Questions

1. What does Hasselbacher tell Wormold about his involvement?

2. Hasselbacher is sitting in the lobby when Wormold arrives. What does he say to Wormold?

3. As they sit down to play, what does Wormold ask Segura to do?

4. How does Wormold have the checkers game in the memory of Dr. Hasselbacher?

5. Why is Wormold worried about meeting Hawthorne in Kingston?

6. Why does Wormold go to see Hasselbacher after leaving Beatrice?

7. What does Beatrice remember seeing in Hasselbacher's apartment?

8. Why does Wormold feel he has to attend the luncheon?

9. What did they want from Raul?

10. Why does the British Ambassador summon Wormold?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Why were the British interested in Cuba? What was occurring at the time that was of interest to them? Why would Hawthorne select someone one like Wormold?

Essay Topic 2

There are some humorous scenes in the book, like the giant vacuum cleaner. In some ways, the whole deception of Wormold's is humorous. When you think of your overall impression of the book, does the word humorous come to mind? Why or why not? Explain.

Essay Topic 3

Discuss Wormold's actions from the viewpoint of morality and ethics? Does the fact that he wanted a better life for his daughter affect your answer? If so, how?

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