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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 Lisa recall that gave her a headache when she saw this band perform live.

2. Why is Lisa upset with Kay?

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

4. Who debriefs Sam and Lisa before they are allowed to get Fisher's body?

5. The Charm School is a story of __________________ set in ____________.

Short Essay Questions

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

9. When Sam and Bill arrive at the hotel, what do they discover concerning Fisher?

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

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Prejudice is experienced on many levels throughout the novel. For example, Sam often judges every Russian he meets based on their government and bureaucracy. Because he has had bad experiences with some Russians, he blames all Russians.

Describe 2 other times where characters exhibit prejudice throughout the story.

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

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.

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