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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. Who joined the Muslim terrorist group that Michael studies as a gunman and bomb maker?

2. What is the name of the Muslim terrorist group?

3. How many Soviet agents are mentioned in the Prologue?

4. What island in the Caribbean is the meeting place of the Society for International Development and Cooperation?

5. What is Mark Callahan's role working for Elliott?

Short Essay Questions

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

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

3. Why does Delaroche hire Astrid?

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

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

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

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

8. Why does Braxton accept Elizabeth into his firm?

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

10. How is Mahmoud described on board the yacht off the coast of Long Island?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

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?

Essay Topic 2

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 3

One of the main themes in the book is ethical and social responsibility. List at least four examples where Adams employs this specific theme. Is the battle between making ethical choices obvious or subtle? What characters are involved in this kind of battle? Do you think the right person or group won? Does good always triumph over evil in the case of The Mark of the Assassin? Where do these definitions appear vague or incomprehensible?

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