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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 interrogates O'Neil?

2. What does Noonan call Henricksen in Australia?

3. What must Brightling do when he learns the plot has been thwarted?

4. What is growing in the field where Hunnicut dies?

5. What kind of car does Popov drive when he delivers the cocaine?

Short Essay Questions

1. What information does Popov give that tells the FBI he is telling the truth?

2. What horrible crime did Foster commit?

3. Where does Brightling invite Popov after the mission in Hereford and why?

4. What makes Popov think Brightling might be involved with chemical warfare?

5. What does Brightling do when he learns the plan has been stopped?

6. What happens when Hunnicut's body is found?

7. Why does Clark not want Gearing tried in a public court?

8. What does Clark think happened to Brightling at the end of the book?

9. What does Popov do when he meets with Killgore in the cafeteria?

10. What happens to Popov in Killgore's office?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Clark and Chavez are two very similar people, and yet they have some notable and important differences. Using the text to cite support, write a compare/contrast essay about these two characters.

Essay Topic 2

Science is a very important tool used by both the good and bad characters in this book. Please cite some of these examples from the book in an essay explaining the pros and cons of the tool of science.

Essay Topic 3

Power and greed are two common themes in this book. Where do they appear, and how do they differ in their manifestations?

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