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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 was the Nobel-prize laureate that Yury Borisovich Popov studied with?

2. What is the second of the two things that Allan claims to be able to do well in the Epilogue?

3. On what date does Chapter 27 begin?

4. Where is the man in the suit from that arrives at Allan's home in the Epilogue?

5. On what date is Chapter 24 set?

Short Essay Questions

1. How is Allan's life echoed through the actions in the Epilogue?

2. How are the major conflicts of the novel resolved in Chapter 22?

3. How have the mood and tone of the narrative changed in Chapter 19?

4. What government agent comes to meet with Allan in the Epilogue? Why is this significant?

5. How does Yury Borisovich react when he encounters Allan in Chapter 26?

6. What is Prosecutor Ranelid's main objective in coming to Bellringer Farm in Chapter 25?

7. How does Agent Hutton address President Johnson's reservations in Chapter 23?

8. How is the setting described in Chapter 28? How does the setting evolve?

9. What are Chief Inspector Aronsson's impressions of Allan and his friends when he meets them in Chapter 21?

10. How is the theme of fate illustrated in Chapter 18?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Why was Allen incarcerated after his arrival in the United States? For how long was he held? Where is Allan taken after his release? Why?

Essay Topic 2

Describe and discuss the character called "the Boss" in the novel. What is the Boss's real name? How does the Boss become injured and who takes care of him after his injury?

Essay Topic 3

How would you describe Allan's viewpoints on politics and religion? What has led to these viewpoints? How did Allan's parents influence his religious and political ideologies?

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