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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. At work, what does Lisa tell Kay she is working on?

2. Why does Lisa decline her ex-boyfriend's invitation?

3. In the 1970s, hundreds and thousands of _________________ were being held in Vietnam were handed over to the Russians in exchange for missiles.

4. If Sam does not help Surikov, who will he give all of the information to the ______.

5. Liddya, a young village girl, gives Sam and Lisa some bad news. What is it?

Short Essay Questions

1. What unsettles Lisa and Sam when they are debriefed by Banks?

2. Why does Banks tell Sam and Lisa they must leave Russia in five days?

3. By driving deeper into the forest of Borodino, what do the two discover?

4. What type of novel is The Charm School by Nelson DeMille?

5. What happens when Fisher encounters Russian police on his visit?

6. Because Sam and Lisa are being destroyed, what do they decide to do after they identify the body?

7. Why does Fisher's calls ultimately end up with Sam Hollis?

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

9. What disturbs Lisa about her boss, Kaye.

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

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

While some characters have issues accepting the new culture or society around them, other characters are excited to learn more about a new culture. Discuss how these characters effectively understand Russian culture:

- Lisa

- Kaye

- Mike Salerno

Essay Topic 2

How is the Communist State of Russia portrayed to be extremely hypocritical by DeMille?

Do you agree with DeMille's assertions concerning the hypocritical nature of the Soviet state?

How do some of the Russian people attempt to silently put down their government?

Essay Topic 3

As the Russian "students" learn to be Americans, they are conflicted with whether or not they will remain "Russian."

Are there many reasons for the Russians to stay loyal to a country that does not afford them many rights? Explain why or Why not.

How can the Russian government force its spies to stay loyal to them?

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