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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. Why is Kent sent to Kansas?

2. What does Bellows say to get O'Neill to leave the women alone?

3. What do the Brightlings sacrifice their relationship for?

4. What is Killgore's first name?

5. Who promises to provide Popov with an alibi for the murder of Hunnicut?

Short Essay Questions

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

2. What mistake does Popov think Brightling makes with their dealings with the IRA, and why is this seen as a mistake?

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

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

5. What horrible crime did Foster commit?

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

7. How does Chavez feel after taking a tour of the Olympic facility?

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

9. What is the difference in the two vaccines made by Horizon?

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

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Fear is a common theme in this book that is presented a number of times by a number of characters. What are some of these instances, and how does fear affect the characters in the book?

Essay Topic 2

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 3

What are some of the extremist beliefs discussed in this book, and how do their presence alter the plot?

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