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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. When Michael's attention is diverted in the restaurant, what does Alix see in Michael's hand?

2. Which character on the Strauss estate is concealed behind the vine-covered gazebo?

3. Where do the three men secretly meet to discuss the recent events?

4. Who is so unnerved by the events the day after the information is aired on ABC-TV that she has to be helped by policemen back to her hotel?

5. What is the name of the restaurant in Frankfurt where Alix finally meets with Michael Ben-Iban?

Short Essay Questions

1. According to the Fuhrer, what would have died if the Warrior had not died?

2. Describe the events that occur at the Academy Awards ceremony.

3. Name five of the participants at the Storm Troop's meeting.

4. What will happen if the demands delivered to ABC-TV are not met?

5. What is the only thing that will stop David's grandmother from going to the hotel for spring cleaning?

6. While comforting her after hearing her screams from the nightmares, what does David finally realize about Alix?

7. What does the salesman see as he watches from a hillside where he is relieving himself?

8. What does Benjamin Rabinowitz tell David when David first meets with him at the Wallkill Inn?

9. What does the salesman on the hill overlooking the French countryside inadvertently witness?

10. What does the Soldier tell the other group members at the first meeting of the Storm Troop?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Compare and contrast David Strauss and Elena Strauss. How are the two characters similar? How are they different? Compare the role of the Nazis in each of their lives. How is each character affected the Nazis - both positively and negatively?

Essay Topic 2

Throughout the course of the novel, David is involved with two quite different women. Compare and contrast the relationship David has with Alix to the relationship David had with Heather. Compare and contrast the two women. What does David gain through his relationship with each of these women?

Essay Topic 3

Identify four of the members of the terrorist group by their code names and real names. Compare and contrast the backgrounds, experiences, and duties of the four group members you identify. Is each member of the group necessary? Why or why not? Is each member of the group expendable? Why or why not?

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