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This test consists of 5 short answer questions, 10 short essay questions, and 1 (of 3) essay topics.

Short Answer Questions

1. To which president is the man compared?

2. What language did Teddy learn when he was 60?

3. The money is believed to be part of a plan to purchase which of the following?

4. Whose death was mistakenly ruled a suicide?

5. Whose funeral is delayed?

Short Essay Questions

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

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

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

4. What obstacles does Critz run into when he attempts to get information on Backman? Who does he contact?

5. What happens when Backman arrives at the military hospital?

6. What is Backman's cover story? What is his new identity?

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

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

9. It is never clear to Backman who Luigi is or who he works for in the US. Who does Luigi work for and to whom does he report?

10. How is the Critz situation handled?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Discuss Clayburn's role in the story. Who is Clayburn? Why is he affiliated with the story? Is he still an active part of the Washington scene? How does Backman know Clayburn? Are the men friends, colleagues or something else? Why does Backman want to get in touch with Clayburn? How is Pratt able to find the man? What is Clayburn's response to Pratt's request? Does Clayburn meet with Backman? What is Clayburn's affiliation with the Pentagon? Does Clayburn do as he is asked? Explain.

Essay Topic 2

Many different agencies play a part in the story. There are several from foreign countries such as England, Israel, Iraq, and China. The American agencies include the Central Intelligence Agency (CIA), Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI), the Justice Department, the National Security Administration (NSA), the Pentagon, the White House, and some that remain unnamed. Write a description of each agency, what it does, and why it is involved in the Backman and/or JAM situation. Also discuss which are also involved in the bribe scandal. Choose two to compare and contrast for a better understanding of their parts in the story.

Essay Topic 3

Write a journal from the point of view of Teddy Maynard. Begin with the plan to release Backman. Include the details of the plan, how Maynard orchestrated the deal, the desired confession, Morgan's role in the story, Javier's assistance, etc. Also include Maynard's thoughts after he was fired and what his plans are for the future.

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