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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 kind of security clearance did Thad have?

2. Thad decides to do what to gain attention?

3. The moon rocks in the lab were worth an estimated ____ billion dollars.

4. Where does the man live?

5. What was Sandra's job position?

Short Essay Questions

1. What did Thad think about while working? What were Thad's thoughts on museum items?

2. Examine Thad's first day on the job.

3. Describe the lecture with Dr. Draper.

4. Who is Gordon? How did he and Thad meet?

5. Examine Thad's working relationship with Helms in the lab.

6. How did Gordon become involved in Thad's plan? What was Gordon's opinion on Thad's plan?

7. Explain the interaction between Axel and the FBI.

8. What steps did Thad take to change his professional life? What was Thad's main concern?

9. Describe the events at Galveston Bay. How did Thad and Rebecca relate?

10. What was Thad's daring plan? What was Helms' warning?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Explain the FBI sting involving Axel Emmermann. How did Axel become involved? Why did Axel contact the FBI? What was the opinion of Axel's wife, Christel? What was Axel's opinion on the proposed heist? How did Axel feel about the crime to be committed? What was Axel's reward for participating in the sting?

Essay Topic 2

Compare and contrast Thad and Brian Helms. What were the main differences? What was the nature of their work relationship? Did the men have a personal relationship? How did the relationship change throughout the course of the book?

Essay Topic 3

Discuss Thad's life after he was released from prison. What did Thad do? Where did he go? What were his immediate plans? Where do you think Thad is today? Do you think Thad will ever be able to work at JSC or another similar facility in the future?

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