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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 is Gearing's rank?

2. What name does Grady give when asked about Popov?

3. What does Chavez think happened to Brightling?

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

5. What is the last event at the Olympics?

Short Essay Questions

1. How does Chavez get O'Neill to talk?

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

3. What does Clark tell Grady when he wakes up?

4. What horrible crime did Foster commit?

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

6. What makes O'Neill upset enough to give up information about Popov?

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

8. How does O'Neill survive the terrorist attack?

9. What does Popov demand in exchange for his information on the project?

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

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Sacrifice is a theme that was very prevalent in this book. Who are the characters most affected by this theme, and how do they allow sacrifice to change their lives?

Essay Topic 2

Shame and propriety are common themes throughout this book. What are some of the instances where these themes are present, and why are they so important to the characters involved?

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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