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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 wasn't Robert touch by the Iran-Contra scandal?

2. Who sent a request to meet with the CIA?

3. How many servants did Robert have in his first safe house?

4. How old was Robert when he moved to Europe with his mother in Chapter 2?

5. What was Sami considered?

Short Essay Questions

1. Why didn't anyone notice the truck in front of the St. Georges Hotel in Chapter 6?

2. What did new case officers need to agree to?

3. What did the Syrian Brotherhood want, and what was an unforgivable error according to Robert?

4. What was the CIA's focus in India?

5. Who was Khalid, and what did he give to Robert?

6. Why was Robert in Tunis?

7. What was Robert Baer called to Langley for in March 1995 according to Chapter 1?

8. What would Robert receive if he succeeded on his first assignment according to Chapter 4?

9. Why was Sami an important contact for Robert?

10. Why didn't Baer bring in his own attorney?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Compare the use of new reconnaissance systems with the use of agents overseas, and discuss the benefits and drawbacks of each.

Essay Topic 2

Examine why a pro-American sensibility might be important in a potential CIA contact.

Essay Topic 3

Find examples of secrecy in the CIA and the government, and trace this theme or mantra throughout the book, examining both its benefits and drawbacks.

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