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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 item of Marco's is missing?

2. Where is the man from originally?

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

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

5. What is a haberdashery?

Short Essay Questions

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

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

3. Discuss the scene at Francesca's apartment. Who is there? Who is noticeably absent from the scene?

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

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

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

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

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

9. What is Backman's most prized possession at this point? What happens to the item?

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

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

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 3

From the time Backman landed in Italy he seemed to be formulating a plan to get away from Luigi, the military and other agencies. Discuss Backman's plan to go on the run. Is it a smart move to try to get away? What are Backman's obstacles? Can those obstacles be overcome? Backman is not aware of the level of surveillance he is under and would perhaps make another decision if he knew. Examine what Backman did and did not know about the surveillance, Luigi, the other American agencies, and the involvement of the foreign factions, including the Tin Man. If Backman does get away, where will he go? How will he get there? What will he use for money? Who might be willing to help Backman execute the plan? Why?

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