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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. Ermanno becomes upset when Marco wants him to change which of the following?
(a) Teaching style.
(b) Location.
(c) Attitude.
(d) Clothes.

2. How many people does Marco approach at the airport regarding the letter?
(a) 0.
(b) 2.
(c) 1.
(d) 3.

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

4. What is the name of the hotel where the exchange will supposedly take place?
(a) Amstel.
(b) Wilburn.
(c) Plaza.
(d) Ritz.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. How many children does Backman have?

2. What is a "specchio?"

3. Who receives a tip about a foreign bank account?

4. Who did Morgan pardon against the advice of many?

5. Which one of Backman's clients was killed first?

Short Essay Questions

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

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

3. What does Backman do on his second day in Bologna? Who does he meet?

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

5. What is Joel Backman's family situation?

6. At this point in the story what is the general structure of Backman's average day? What things does he do daily?

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

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

9. Discuss Mrs. Critz's doubts about her husband's death. Does she know how and why her husband died? Does she tell anyone about her suspicions?

10. 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?

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