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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. Marco knows that he cannot be arrested without _____.

2. What does Marco do that blatantly goes against Luigi's rules?

3. Where does Marco go to try to escape?

4. Who called a halt to the break in at Luigi's apartment?

5. How many years earlier had that death taken place?

Short Essay Questions

1. What is Backman's plan after he leaves Milan?

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

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

6. Describe the scene on the train. What is the benefit of having the unpleasant woman in the same car?

7. What other groups are interested in Backman? Which group is not?

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

9. Discuss the involvement of Mossad at this point in the story. Why are the Mossad dangerous?

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

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Grisham examines the existence of JAM, a program designed to block transmissions to and from satellites in space. Discuss JAM. Do you think it exists? If so, where and how is it used? Who uses it? If it does not exist, how long do you think it might take to develop such a system? Technologically speaking, who is most likely to create and develop this type of program? Research the internet for information on this type of product. Write about the information found. Also discuss what Grisham's current opinion might be on this topic.

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

Carl Pratt is an attorney and former business partner to Joel Backman. Discuss Pratt's role in the story. What was Pratt's involvement in the JAM deal? Did Pratt know what Backman was doing and/or planned to do? What is Pratt's opinion on the entire situation? What charges were brought against Pratt at the trial? How was Pratt released? What did Backman do to protect Pratt? Did Pratt take over the business on a temporary or permanent basis? What were Pratt's thoughts when he learned that Backman was going to be released? Were Pratt's fears rational? What is Pratt's opinion on Backman? Why does Pratt agree to help Backman by contacting Clayburn and arranging the meeting? What is Pratt's position when the story ends? Do you think Pratt and Backman will ever work together again? Explain.

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