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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 language did Teddy learn when he was 60?

2. How much money is in the account?

3. What is the name of the president's son?

4. Ermanno becomes upset when Marco wants him to change which of the following?

5. Which floor was referred to as the "Teddy Wing?"

Short Essay Questions

1. What is the situation with Critz in London? Who approaches Critz with an offer?

2. Discuss the meeting between Sandberg and Pratt. Who are Sandberg and Pratt?

3. How is the Critz situation handled?

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

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

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

7. Who is the President of the United States? What is his current status?

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

9. Where does the government send Backman? Who is Backman's "handler?"

10. What are the President's immediate plans after leaving office? What are the opinions of his wife and others regarding these plans?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

There is a major shift in the demeanor and personality of Joel Backman throughout the story. Before Backman's arrest, he was referred to as being the second most powerful man in Washington. Backman was extremely rich, cunning, and smug. In Backman's mind he was untouchable. Discuss how Backman's attitude changed drastically when he went to the Rudley Federal Correction Facility. What was the biggest change? What precipitated the change? Did Backman's personality change or was it simply a reaction to the circumstances? Also examine how Backman changed once again after he made the deal with the Pentagon.

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

Backman decides the right thing to do is to turn JAM over to the Pentagon. Discuss Backman's decision. Why did Backman make the choice? Was it the right choice? Was Backman concerned about national security or did he have a bout with his conscience? Does Backman get paid for the program? Does Backman turn everything over or does he hold something back? Explain. What do you think the Pentagon intends to do with JAM? Do you think Backman is safe now? Explain.

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