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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 time did the group meet?

2. Who was Thad scheduled to meet?

3. How many people accompanied Thad?

4. What type of vehicle does Thad borrow?

5. Thad was eventually permitted to teach a class in ____.

Short Essay Questions

1. Describe the initial meeting between Thad and Lynn.

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

3. Discuss Axel's interaction with Gibson.

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

5. Examine the meeting between Rebecca, Thad and Gordon in Orlando.

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

7. What happened between Thad and Rebecca once they arrived at the jail?

8. What did Thad do to keep his sanity while in prison?

9. Discuss the final phone call to Rebecca.

10. What were Thad's thoughts on the way to meet Lynn Briley?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

The book was written in the third person point of view. Discuss how the tone of the book may have been different if it had been written in first person. Choose a selection from the book and rewrite it in first person through Thad's point of view.

Essay Topic 2

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 3

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?

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