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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 Abu's assassin do after leaving the yacht?

2. As a former field agent, why does Michael now have to work at a desk job?

3. What does the Society for International Development and Cooperation try to maintain in the world?

4. What is Douglas Cannon's role in the government?

5. Who does Michael think is the dead person on board the whaler?

Short Essay Questions

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

2. What will the three agents do after they cross the border?

3. What is the sign that makes the assassinations distinctive?

4. Why is Michael at a desk job for the CIA?

5. What does Susanna discover about Elliott and Beckwith's relationship as she writes her story?

6. Why is Delaroche called the solitaire?

7. Why is Ari Shamron happy with Beckwith's speech?

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

9. Why does Braxton accept Elizabeth into his firm?

10. What details will be finalized at the mandatory dinner party held by Mitchell Elliott?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Silva uses more than one iteration on the motif of socialism through comparison of governments attacked by the CIA. Identify at least two motifs about socialism and workers' rights in the book. Then cite an example to support each answer.

Essay Topic 2

Silva espouses a radical approach to work and employment that would alter the structure of society. He describes the CIA operative or worker in The Mark of the Assassin who is under pressure to satisfy government objectives that may conflict with personal beliefs. Describe the CIA worker in The Mark of the Assassin. Do you think this is realistic and characteristic of today? Do you think the issues that Adams discusses are still relevant today and if so, in what ways?

Essay Topic 3

Silva uses more than one iteration on the theme of loss of life. Identify at least two themes about loss in the book. Then cite an example to support your answer.

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