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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. How many times is Abu shot in the face when he returns to the yacht after his mission?

2. What kind of identities do the Soviet agents in the Prologue have?

3. For what agency has a Soviet agent been groomed for specialized assassinations?

4. What is taken from Susanna's possession after she is killed to fake a burglary?

5. What does Abu take out to complete his mission that is attached to the yacht?

Short Essay Questions

1. How do the Soviet agents present themselves to the Austrian police?

2. Why is Delaroche called the solitaire?

3. Why does Delaroche hire Astrid?

4. How is the The Society for International Development and Cooperation depicted in Part Two: November: Chapters 11-15?

5. Why does Michael not believe that the airline incident involved the Sword of Gaza?

6. What does Beckwith talk about in his speech to the public?

7. Why are two men on a large yacht off the coast of Long Island in Part 1: October: Chapters 1-4?

8. How does Beckwith respond to the airline strike when he is on vacation?

9. What happens when the three Soviet agents cross the border?

10. What is the relationship between Susanna and Elizabeth?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

The Mark of the Assassin is particularly effective in conveying meaning through powerful imagery. Powerful imagery establishes connections in the minds of readers with the story's characters and plot. Imagery is the picture we form in our minds of the story we read. It can involve, visual, auditory, olfactory, gustatory, tactile, kinetic, and kinesthetic. Adams uses imagery to translate words into a visual story that we can see and participate in within our minds. Describe the use of imagery in this novel.

Essay Topic 2

The Mark of the Assassin is a classic military fiction novel. What does that classification entail? Why does this novel fit into this category?

Essay Topic 3

Describe some of the settings for The Mark of the Assassin. What is the overall setting? How does the city of Washington DC change over time? How is this different from Langley? Be sure to include geography, time period, and any pertinent popular culture events. Why did the author choose to use these places in The Mark of the Assassin?

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