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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. The old school friend served in every government position except which of the following?
(a) Speaker of the House.
(b) Secretary of State.
(c) Press Secretary.
(d) Chief of Staff.

2. Where is the bank located?
(a) Switzerland.
(b) Barbados.
(c) Grand Cayman.
(d) Bermuda.

3. The woman is at the airport to catch a connecting flight. Her original departure location was _____.
(a) Cairo.
(b) Stockholm.
(c) Abu Dhabi.
(d) Istanbul.

4. What is the name of Marco's tutor?
(a) Carlo.
(b) Ermanno.
(c) Bruno.
(d) Luigi.

5. What is the name of a small Italian restaurant?
(a) Alcove.
(b) Pub.
(c) Bistro.
(d) Trattoria.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is the name of the correctional facility that held Joel?

2. What is the approximate population of Padua?

3. Whose funeral is delayed?

4. What sport did the men often play together?

5. To cover up for his bad Italian language skills Marco is supposed to tell people that he was raised in what other country?

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 the President of the United States? What is his current status?

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

4. 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?

5. What happens when Teddy Maynard learns about Critz's activities?

6. The FBI learns about a bank account in Grand Cayman that is most likely connected to Joel Backman. Discuss the discovery and the FBI's request of Teddy Maynard.

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

8. What are the President's immediate plans after leaving office? What are the opinions of his wife and others regarding these plans?

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

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

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