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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. How many people accompanied Thad?

2. What did Gordon order when he arrived at the table?

3. Where did Thad meet Gordon?

4. Who does Thad contact for background information?

5. Who was Thad anxious to get rid of at the table?

Short Essay Questions

1. What was the inspiration for the title of book?

2. What request did the FBI make of Axel?

3. Discuss Axel's interaction with Gibson.

4. Who did Lynn call after the initial meeting? What occurred next?

5. What happened on the way back to the hotel?

6. Discuss Thad's sentencing.

7. What was the next step in Thad's plan?

8. What happened to Thad after his release from prison?

9. How was Axel's life affected by Thad's arrest?

10. What choice did Thad make regarding his sentence as it related to Rebecca?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Examine how the heist affected Everett Gibson. Why was Gibson so distraught? What loss did Gibson suffer? Were the items ever recovered? How did Thad feel about Gibson's grief? How was Thad responsible? What do you think happened to the items? Would Gibson recover? Explain.

Essay Topic 2

The author uses several examples of foreshadowing in the book. Give at least three examples of this technique, how they were used and the effectiveness of each.

Essay Topic 3

Examine Thad's plan to get closer to certain scientists, including Draper. What types of things did Thad do? Outline Thad's specific plan, actions, and activities planned for the co-ops.

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