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

2. What is different about Marco?
(a) Glasses.
(b) Hat.
(c) Hair.
(d) Clothes.

3. What item does Marco obtain from his helper?
(a) Weapon.
(b) Advice.
(c) Money.
(d) Passport.

4. What type of phone does Neal purchase?
(a) Blackberry.
(b) Smartphone.
(c) iPhone.
(d) Palm.

5. What type of building is located in the Piazza del Duomo?
(a) Hotel.
(b) Cathedral.
(c) Coffee shop.
(d) Cafe.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. One of the groups looking for Backman often employs a hit man known only as the _____.

3. What type of bird is commonly found in a piazza?

4. The letter asks for money as well as a device that can be used for which of the following?

5. Who does Marco meet when he helps Francesca get back home?

Short Essay Questions

1. What incident happens that results in an injury to Francesca? What does Backman do to help?

2. What other groups are interested in Backman? Which group is not?

3. What happens when Neal receives the letter from his father? What does Neal do next? What does Lisa think of the plan?

4. How does Backman's plan change once he arrives in Switzerland?

5. Who is Dan Sandberg? What is his interest in the case? Who does Sandberg contact for information?

6. What is Backman's opinion of Francesca? What does Backman do that is against the rules?

7. Discuss Backman's transactions at the bank. What is Backman's plan?

8. What are the issues between Francesca and Giovanni? What is the current state of the relationship?

9. What items does Neal purchase for his father? How will Neal get the package to Backman without being found out by the operatives?

10. What does Backman do once he arrives in the US?

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