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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 currency is used most widely in Italy?
(a) Pound.
(b) Euro.
(c) Lire.
(d) Mark.

2. What is the name of the journalist introduced in Chapter 18?
(a) McNally.
(b) Morton.
(c) Barber.
(d) Sandberg.

3. Who called a halt to the break in at Luigi's apartment?
(a) Maynard.
(b) Efraim.
(c) Siraf.
(d) Critz.

4. One of the groups looking for Backman often employs a hit man known only as the _____.
(a) Professor.
(b) Wizard.
(c) Scarecrow.
(d) Tin Man.

5. Which of the following is the assassin's best skill?
(a) Firearms.
(b) Expert marksman.
(c) Pilot.
(d) Fighting with knives.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. The CIA wants Backman to tell them who owns the _____.

3. On the way down the hill Francesca injures her ______.

4. What is the name of Francesca's husband?

5. The newest of the informants is located in which city?

Short Essay Questions

1. Discuss Backman's tour with Francesca. What does Backman see?

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

3. What is Backman's plan after he leaves Milan?

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

5. Discuss the involvement of Mossad at this point in the story. Why are the Mossad dangerous?

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

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

8. Describe the scene in which Backman is approached by two FBI agents.

9. Who is Susan Penn? What is her role in the story? What information does she give to the President?

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

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