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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. Who does Alex tell Herod Sayle is the manager of his favorite soccer team in Chapter 7, "Physalia Physalia"?

2. What time does Alex's watch say when he first looks at it upon waking in Chapter 4, "So What Do You Say?"

3. Where does Mr. Blunt tell Alex his uncle had been working on his last mission in Chapter 4, "So What Do You Say?"

4. There are caffeine and what kind of tablets in Alex's survival pack in Chapter 5, "Double O Nothing"?

5. What is the occupation of Felix Lester's father?

Short Essay Questions

1. Who does Mrs. Jones bring to meet with Alex after his training is complete in Chapter 6, "Toys Aren't Us"? What devices are given to Alex?

2. What mission is proposed to Alex in Chapter 4, "So What Do You Say?" What is Alex's response?

3. What elements of foreshadowing are illustrated in Chapter 6, "Toys Aren't Us"? What do they imply about Alex's future?

4. How is Herod Sayle described to Alex in Chapter 4, "So What Do You Say?"

5. Where is Alex picked up in the beginning of Chapter 7, "Physalia Physalia"? What is his journey like?

6. What "slip" does Alex make while speaking with Herod Sayle in Chapter 7, "Physalia Physalia"? How does he cover this mistake?

7. How does Alex attempt to sneak into Ian Rider's office in Chapter 3, "Royal and General"? What happens when he is discovered?

8. Who plans the funeral for Ian Rider in Chapter 1, "Funeral Voices"? What does Alex remark as odd about the service?

9. What does Alex overhear while snooping about the Sayle estate in Chapter 8, "Looking for Trouble"? Who catches Alex?

10. What encounter does Alex have with Wolf during parachute training in Chapter 6, "Toys Aren't Us"?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Identify and analyze the actions and objectives of each of the characters in Chapter 4. How does Mr. Blunt go about coercing Alex to join the mission?

Essay Topic 2

Describe and analyze the protagonist of the novel. How old is Alex? What is remarkable about his role in the plot and the mission of MI6?

Essay Topic 3

Compare and contrast the characters of Mr. Blunt and Mr. Crawley in the narrative. How does Alex feel about each of these characters and why?

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