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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. Where does Neal send the phone and the money?
2. What color is the bag always carried by Marco?
3. On the way down the hill Francesca injures her ______.
4. Who does Marco turn to for help?
5. Which of the following is the assassin's best skill?
Short Essay Questions
1. At this point in the story what is Backman's biggest obstacle to going out on his own?
2. How does Backman manage to contact Neal now that the smartphone has been stolen? What is Backman's main concern regarding the theft?
3. What is Backman's most prized possession at this point? What happens to the item?
4. How does Backman's plan change once he arrives in Switzerland?
5. Discuss Backman's tour with Francesca. What does Backman see?
6. What is Backman's opinion of Francesca? What does Backman do that is against the rules?
7. What is the status of the FBI investigation into the offshore bank account?
8. Discuss Backman's transactions at the bank. What is Backman's plan?
9. Describe the scene in which Backman is approached by two FBI agents.
10. Who is Dan Sandberg? What is his interest in the case? Who does Sandberg contact for information?
Essay Topics
Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:
Essay Topic 1
The US government strikes more than one deal with Backman. The first is a pardon with the hopes that Backman will confess to the whereabouts of JAM. The plan fails. The second and biggest deal involves Backman's freedom and safety in exchange for the JAM computer disks. Discuss Backman's deals with the government. Who made the deals on behalf of the government? Who gave the deal maker authorization? Why and how was the first deal flawed? What should have been done differently? Why is the government allowed to pardon Backman if he committed a federal crime? Why does the US government make the second deal? Do you think Backman is deserving of either deal? Explain. If the government made the last deal with Backman, why does Backman doubt his safety? Why does Backman think that the government will continue to track and perhaps try to kill him? Explain.
Essay Topic 2
Foreshadowing is used in several parts of the story, including Neal's interaction with his father and the plans orchestrated by Teddy Maynard. Choose at least three examples of foreshadowing and explain each. Why does Grisham choose to use this method? Is foreshadowing a typical part of this type of story? Explain. Also create a new way in which foreshadowing could be used in this story or one similar to it.
Essay Topic 3
One way in which Backman was violated was through the treatment in prison. Discuss Backman's prison experience? Why was Backman in solitary confinement? How long did that last? Where is the Rudley Federal Correction Facility? Who knows where Backman is imprisoned? What types of coercion does Teddy Maynard employ to try to get Backman to confess? Does it work? What is the state of Backman's physical and mental health? Is there any way to improve either? Explain. Also explain how Backman's treatment at Rudley is a clear violation of the man's civil rights.
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