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This test consists of 15 multiple choice questions and 5 short answer questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. The men call Backman by his real name and identify themselves as being from which government agency?
(a) FBI.
(b) Italian embassy.
(c) Justice Department.
(d) CIA.

2. One of the groups looking for Backman often employs a hit man known only as the _____.
(a) Wizard.
(b) Tin Man.
(c) Scarecrow.
(d) Professor.

3. Where is the man from originally?
(a) Virginia.
(b) Ohio.
(c) North Carolina.
(d) Delaware.

4. After the first failed attempt Marco chooses to take a ____ to escape the city.
(a) Limo.
(b) Bicycle.
(c) Taxi.
(d) Train.

5. Who does the journalist contact for information?
(a) Lowell.
(b) Whitaker.
(c) Beechman.
(d) Javier.

6. Marco complains because Francesca tends to ____ a lot.
(a) Be late.
(b) Laugh.
(c) Interrupt.
(d) Frown.

7. What is the name of the journalist introduced in Chapter 18?
(a) McNally.
(b) Morton.
(c) Barber.
(d) Sandberg.

8. How many years had it been since the would-be assassin had been in Italy?
(a) 3.5.
(b) 4.5.
(c) 5.
(d) 2.

9. Who is close on Marco's trail?
(a) Javier.
(b) Ermanno.
(c) Francesca.
(d) Luigi.

10. What style is the architecture?
(a) Grecian.
(b) Art Deco.
(c) Gothic.
(d) Georgian.

11. What does Rudolph give to Marco?
(a) Money.
(b) Advice.
(c) Package.
(d) Car.

12. Maynard is fired for refusing to do which of the following?
(a) Resign.
(b) Issue a pardon for Critz.
(c) Take a bribe.
(d) Reveal Backman's location.

13. Marco tells the woman in the airport that it is his father's ______ birthday.
(a) 75th.
(b) 80th.
(c) 90th.
(d) 100th.

14. Marco buys a book of poetry written by which author?
(a) Milosz.
(b) Vysotsky.
(c) Walesa.
(d) Voznesensky.

15. On the way down the hill Francesca injures her ______.
(a) Ankle.
(b) Foot.
(c) Knee.
(d) Arm.

Short Answer Questions

1. Which of the following is NOT looking for Backman?

2. What does Marco do that blatantly goes against Luigi's rules?

3. What is the name of the kid on the scooter?

4. Where does Marco meet Francesca to get a good view of the city?

5. What is the person's first name?

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