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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 does "COD" represent in the novel?

2. Where has Volontov instructed Dominika to place the manual he pays for from Bullard?

3. What Russian word in Chapter 29 refers to a household goblin?

4. Who is assigned the task of convincing DIVA to return to work for the Russians in Chapter 40?

5. What object is the last thing described on the bridge in Chapter 42?

Short Essay Questions

1. How does dramatic irony come into play in Chapter 36?

2. What is the significance of the false information Benford has Dominika pass along to Egorov?

3. What is a stovepipe in spy tradecraft?

4. What does Putin remark about Athens and Dominika in Chapter 38?

5. What happens as a result of the FBI's actions in Chapter 20?

6. What is Nate's new assignment in Chapter 22?

7. What is revealed about Zyuganov's character in Chapter 30?

8. What are the details of the canary trap enacted by Egorov?

9. How is the apartment of Jennifer Santini described?

10. What is the plan for Korchnoi's retirement?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Describe and discuss the plot structure of Red Sparrow. Where in the narrative does the rising action begin? Where does the climax occur and what takes place in the climax? What information does the reader learn in the falling action and denouement of the story?

Essay Topic 2

Discuss the political relationship between the United States and Russia as depicted in Red Sparrow. How does the author characterize Putin? Why do you think the author does not depict a specific American leader? How valid are the author's depictions regarding this relationship?

Essay Topic 3

As a spy novel, author Jason Matthews makes a variety of uses of foreshadowing and red herrings. Describe examples of each and their effect. What events in the climax of the novel are foreshadowed? What red herrings led you astray in the reading? How?

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