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This test consists of 5 multiple choice questions, 5 short answer questions, and 10 short essay questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What is the approximate population of Padua?
(a) 2,000.
(b) 4,000.
(c) 5,500.
(d) 3,500.

2. How many years had Backman spent in prison?
(a) 20.
(b) 6.
(c) 18.
(d) 14.

3. What is the name of the man involved in the scandal six years previous?
(a) Wilson.
(b) Critz.
(c) Hardy.
(d) Backman.

4. What did the man have in his possession that caused the murder?
(a) NCIS.
(b) JAM.
(c) REPTILE.
(d) IRCCA.

5. Arthur decided to buy a small house in which state?
(a) Maine.
(b) Florida.
(c) Alaska.
(d) Oregon.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is the name of Maynard's aide?

2. Who is approached about the whereabouts of Backman?

3. What is Marco drinking just before he goes to bed?

4. What is the name of the man making the deal with Critz?

5. What is the man's occupation?

Short Essay Questions

1. Who is Teddy Maynard? Why is he an important figure in the story? What is Maynard's relationship with the President?

2. Who is Duke Mongo? Why is his pardon such a huge controversy?

3. Why is the CIA worried that Backman might attempt to contact his family? What precautions are taken in case Backman should try to get in contact with someone?

4. What obstacles does Critz run into when he attempts to get information on Backman? Who does he contact?

5. Discuss the meeting between Backman and Rudolph. Why does Backman trust Rudolph?

6. What is Pratt's recollection of the Backman case? Who was involved? What was the main subject of the case?

7. Why is there tension between Backman and Ermanno? What is Backman's demand?

8. Explain Backman's opinion of the first day in Bologna. What does he do?

9. What does Backman do shortly after arriving in Treviso?

10. What is the situation with Critz in London? Who approaches Critz with an offer?

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