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This test consists of 5 multiple choice questions, 5 short answer questions, and 10 short essay questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. When does the novel take place?
(a) During the Civil War.
(b) During the Afghan War.
(c) During the Cold War.
(d) During Vietnam War.

2. Ultimately, what is the plan of the Russians against America?
(a) To become Americans.
(b) To kill the American president.
(c) To capture Americans.
(d) To destroy American society.

3. At work, what does Lisa tell Kay she is working on?
(a) A press release for Madonna.
(b) A press release for Van Halen.
(c) An event for Van Halen to come to Russia.
(d) An event for the Russian ambassador.

4. What is interesting about the meeting with Burov that almost resulted in the arrest of Sam and Lisa?
(a) Sam and Lisa could not tell it was staged.
(b) Burov is not a real colonel so they would have never been arrested.
(c) Seth was almost not able to stop the arrest.
(d) It was all staged.

5. How does Sam get the two guards off of their trail?
(a) He knocks them unconscious with his gun.
(b) He ties them to a tree in the woods.
(c) He creates a false trail.
(d) He kills both of them.

Short Answer Questions

1. When Fisher calls the embassy who is he patched through to?

2. How does Kay try to talk Lisa into coming to the event?

3. What didn't Lisa like about her ex-boyfriend's career?

4. What event does Kay Hoffman invite LIsa to?

5. How do Russian authorities insist that Fisher died?

Short Essay Questions

1. At work, what is Lisa working on that gives her a headache?

2. Who informs Sam and Lisa that Gregory Fisher has died and how did he die?

3. As the novel begins, how does DeMille's style narrate the story?

4. As Lisa's character is introduced into the story, what does the reader learn about her personal and professional life?

5. Who is Kay Hoffman and why does she invite Lisa to different activities?

6. After not finding Fisher at the hotel, what happens to Sam and Bill?

7. When the two finally arrive at the Morgue, who are they debriefed by and why is this person angry?

8. Why is Sam beginning to get suspicious concerning Lisa?

9. Why does Sam make the trek to Moscow to see Valentine Surikov?

10. What disturbs Lisa about her boss, Kaye.

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