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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 does Fisher borrow from a Frenchwoman who has been fighting with her husband?

2. Why does the person refuse to take a ride from Fisher?

3. When the people of Yablonya learn that Sam and Lisa are Americans, what questions do they ask?

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

5. How do Lisa and Sam threaten Banks?

Short Essay Questions

1. What does Sam think is interesting about this person?

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

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

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

5. After they find out at Fisher has died, what must they do?

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

7. When Gregory Fisher calls the embassy, who he is patched through to?

8. What disturbs Lisa about her boss, Kaye.

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

10. What do Sam and Lisa notice about the people in the village?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

When Same and Lisa learn of the function of the Charm School, they begin to think of people that could possible be Russian spies.

Why is Sam very quick to believe that Lisa is a Charm School graduate? Is it because he is feeling something for her?

Is Sam afraid to let his feelings be free because he might get hurt, the same way he was hurt with his wife?

Essay Topic 2

Throughout the book, the theme of Freedom is explored. Many characters and, in fact, an entire society are being robbed of their ability to live their lives in the way they choose.

How does DeMille effectively discuss the theme of freedom?

Describe instances in which a person or society's chance at freedom is being taken away. Be very detailed and clear in your explanation.

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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