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

2. Where is the man from originally?

3. Marco tells Francesca about which of the following?

4. What style is the architecture?

5. The bribe money is moved to ______, the first of two locations.

Short Essay Questions

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

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

3. What items does Neal purchase for his father? How will Neal get the package to Backman without being found out by the operatives?

4. What does Backman do once he arrives in the US?

5. How does Backman manage to contact Neal now that the smartphone has been stolen? What is Backman's main concern regarding the theft?

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

7. At this point in the story what is Backman's biggest obstacle to going out on his own?

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

9. What is Backman's opinion of Francesca? What does Backman do that is against the rules?

10. What is Francesca's part in Backman's escape plan? Is it a good plan?

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

Joel and Neal Backman are both ambitious lawyers although Joel took a chance that landed him in prison for 20 years while Neal managed to get his life in order after the scandal died down. Compare and contrast Joel and Neal Backman. Which is the most honest? Which is the smartest? What are the biggest differences? Do you think Neal wants to be more or less like his father? How does Lisa view the relationship? Explain.

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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