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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. Who does Marco meet when he helps Francesca get back home?

2. The men call Backman by his real name and identify themselves as being from which government agency?

3. Where does Neal send the phone and the money?

4. How many years had it been since the would-be assassin had been in Italy?

5. Who is close on Marco's trail?

Short Essay Questions

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

2. Discuss Backman's transactions at the bank. What is Backman's plan?

3. Describe the scene in which Backman is approached by two FBI agents.

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

5. What are the issues between Francesca and Giovanni? What is the current state of the relationship?

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

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

8. What happens to Backman at the bus station? How does Backman manage to get away?

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

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

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Write a journal from the point of view of Teddy Maynard. Begin with the plan to release Backman. Include the details of the plan, how Maynard orchestrated the deal, the desired confession, Morgan's role in the story, Javier's assistance, etc. Also include Maynard's thoughts after he was fired and what his plans are for the future.

Essay Topic 2

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.

Essay Topic 3

Francesca Ferro is in a vulnerable state when she meets Joel Backman aka Marco Lazzeri. Discuss Francesca's situation. What is Backman's complaint about Francesca? What does Backman learn from Luigi? What is the relationship between Francesca and Backman? What is Francesca's home situation? How does Francesca's mother react when Backman carries Francesca into the apartment? Why is there tension between Francesca and Giovanni? What do you think will happen with Francesca and Backman?

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