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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. What lofty position is held by Teddy Maynard?

2. What is Joel's former occupation?

3. The police believe the death was caused by an accident involving ____.

4. Where did Marco and Sennett part ways?

5. Instead of facing trial, the accused fled to which country?

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 does Backman do shortly after arriving in Treviso?

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

4. Why is there tension between Backman and Ermanno? What is Backman's demand?

5. What are Maynard's proposed plans for Backman? What has been done so far?

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

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. What happens when Backman arrives at the military hospital?

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

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Write a final report on the Backman case. The report should be at least 1000 words. You may choose one of the following as a source for the report: Luigi, CIA, NSA, or the FBI. Include the existence and importance of Neptune and JAM, predictions about the usage of the products, Backman's involvement, government actions and involvement, plus the presence of other entities such as Mossad.

Essay Topic 2

Joel Backman was not the only one to suffer from the trial that sent him to prison for twenty years. Neal Backman and Carl Pratt were also charged. Pratt returned to his law firm but Neal was left without a job. Discuss Neal's downfall. What charges were brought against Neal? Was Neal prosecuted for his part in the JAM deal? Explain. What did Backman do to save his son from going to prison? What kind of reception did Neal receive from his company after the trial was over? Why was it so difficult for Neal to get a job? Where does Neal end up? What is Lisa's opinion of the whole situation? Do you think Neal has made a full recovery from the trauma surrounding his father's arrest and imprisonment? Explain.

Essay Topic 3

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.

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