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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 does Karr leave LaFoote's house when he visits it the first time?

2. Who runs out of the bathroom screaming?

3. What do the two other men searching Vefoures's house find?

4. Who is saved from an explosion at a farmhouse?

5. Who tells Karr about the chemist who disappeared?

Short Essay Questions

1. What do Dean and Lia plan to do once the library closes?

2. What do LaFoote and Karr hope to find in the rubble of Vefoures's house?

3. Why do the American authorities debate over whether or not to inform the French about their suspicions regarding potential terrorist activity?

4. Explain what happens when Lia and Dean arrive at the French library.

5. What causes Vefoures's farmhouse to explode?

6. Why does Mussa own a warehouse?

7. What is the main function of the Islamic charity that Lia is assigned to and what is its cover?

8. Why does Lia think she is directed to two soldiers who want to see her? What happens instead?

9. Explain how Johnny and his crew search for codes sent by terrorists on computers.

10. Briefly discuss the little known revolt of French generals in Algeria. Why is it significant in this story?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Irony is the contrast between what is expected and what actually happens. There are three types of irony: verbal, situational, and dramatic. Identify and discuss two examples of irony in the book. Which type of irony is it? What is expected and what actually occurs with your examples?

Essay Topic 2

Discuss the author's writing experience and his successes with this book and others.

Essay Topic 3

What is the difference between tone and mood? What was the tone of this novel? What was the mood of it? Was it consistent throughout or did it vary? Define the terms tone and mood and use examples from the text to support your thoughts.

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