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

3. How much money is in the account?
(a) $3 million.
(b) $4 million.
(c) $1 million.
(d) $2 million.

4. What is Joel's new surname?
(a) Petrucci.
(b) Brunetti.
(c) Giovanni.
(d) Lazzeri.

5. In order to make the deal Critz is supposed to fly from Dulles to which foreign city?
(a) Rome.
(b) Madrid.
(c) Amsterdam.
(d) Berlin.

Short Answer Questions

1. Marco tells his handlers that he wants to live in which Italian city?

2. How old is Arthur?

3. How many years had Backman spent in prison?

4. What color is Rudolph's beard?

5. What is a "specchio?"

Short Essay Questions

1. 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?

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

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

4. What is Joel Backman's family situation?

5. Why does Maynard want Morgan to pardon Joel Backman? Who is Joel Backman?

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

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

8. Why does Backman go shopping? Why does he have to have permission from Luigi?

9. Discuss Backman's plan to communicate with Neal. Does the plan work?

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

(see the answer keys)

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