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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. After the first failed attempt Marco chooses to take a ____ to escape the city.

2. Marco quickly made his way to which location?

3. Marco buys a book of poetry written by which author?

4. Which of the following is the assassin's best skill?

5. Francesca insists that Marco practice his ____.

Short Essay Questions

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

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

3. What is the status of the FBI investigation into the offshore bank account?

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

5. What happens when Neal receives the letter from his father? What does Neal do next? What does Lisa think of the plan?

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

7. What happens that makes it obvious that Backman's safe house is no longer safe? What does Backman do?

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

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

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

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

John Grisham uses a great deal of technical information regarding JAM, Neptune, and other intricate matters. Grisham states, however, that he has little to know knowledge of these things or satellites, smartphones, etc. How do you think Grisham got the information he needed to write the book? Were there any glaring technical errors in the book? Why not write about familiar subjects? Why is law Grisham's forte? What type of experts might have been used to help with research or the editing phase of the project? Explain.

Essay Topic 3

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.

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