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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 does Elliott convince Beckwith to stay in politics?
2. Where was Astrid Vogel born?
3. How much does Elliott stand to make on the missile defense system?
4. Where does Douglas Cannon live?
5. What has proven to be an obstacle to the men off the coast of Long Island who are trying to shoot a plane?
Short Essay Questions
1. How is Mahmoud described on board the yacht off the coast of Long Island?
2. What happens to Mahmoud after he completes his mission aboard the whaler?
3. Why are two men on a large yacht off the coast of Long Island in Part 1: October: Chapters 1-4?
4. What is the sign that makes the assassinations distinctive?
5. How is Senator Sterling a typical liberal leader?
6. Why is Michael at a desk job for the CIA?
7. Why is Ari Shamron happy with Beckwith's speech?
8. Why does Elizabeth refuse to snoop for Susanna?
9. What does Susanna discover about Elliott and Beckwith's relationship as she writes her story?
10. What is the ruse employed by the two men on a large yacht off the coast of Long Island for their journey?
Essay Topics
Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:
Essay Topic 1
Religion is a major theme throughout the Mark of the Assassin, reflected in the conflicts in global society. What are the conflicts in society during his time? Which groups assert power and in what ways? What belief systems does Silva support and which does he oppose?
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
Foreshadowing is the use of hints or clues to suggest what will happen later in the story. The objective of this lesson is to discuss the use of foreshadowing in the book. Why does Silva insert foreshadowing into the story? Is it effective?
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