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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 computers are in the library?

2. Who tells Karr that two men in a car are approaching the Vefoures's house?

3. What update from headquarters does Dean receive about the chemist who disappeared?

4. Where exactly must Lia conduct her work at the Islamic charity?

5. What must Dean and Lia do on their assignment after the Islamic charity?

Short Essay Questions

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

2. How does Lia learn of her fate when she is put aboard another plane by Russians?

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

4. What do Karr and the French inspector learn from Kensworth's sister?

5. What three challenges do NSA computer analysts face as they begin to determine the French terrorists' plans?

6. How do Duoar's people prepare his blue van?

7. What do Karr and LaFoot do when two other men approach Vefoures's house after the police have gone?

8. Explain Karr's bodyguard assignment.

9. While sightseeing in Paris with Deidre, what information does Karr learn about Vefoures?

10. Why does Mussa Duoar want LaFoote killed?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

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.

Essay Topic 2

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 3

Discuss the importance of the author's choice of verb tense in Deep Black. Define the three types of tenses and explain how they are typically identified.

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