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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. In what organization did Vandenburg work in Vietnam prior to working for the President?

2. What role does Paul Vandenberg have in President Beckwith's cabinet?

3. What kind of lodging does Douglas Cannon reside in?

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

5. What does the body found on the whaler remind Michael of?

Short Essay Questions

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

2. Why is Elizabeth jealous of Sarah?

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

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

5. How do Astrid and Delaroche kill Colin?

6. Why is Cannon opposed to the missile project?

7. What is the ruse employed by the two men on a large yacht off the coast of Long Island for their journey?

8. What is the sign left behind at the crime scene that Michael remembers?

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

10. What happens to Mahmoud after he completes his mission aboard the whaler?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

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 2

What is the significance of the sword of Gaza? Who are part of this group? What do they believe in and what are they are responsible for?

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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