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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. When Delaroche and Astrid arrive at New Haven, who do they see at the ferry station?

2. When Delaroche and Astrid have been flown into a remote part of Canada, what awaits to transport them?

3. Where does Michael go after being called a hero for his actions at the airport?

4. Who is Michael able to identify as he watches airport arrivals as he follows the trail of Stoltenberg?

5. What does the package that Michael received at his office contain information about?

Short Essay Questions

1. Why do Delaroche and Astrid fly into Canada?

2. Why does Adrian give Michael a gift as he clears out his office?

3. How does Elizabeth trick Astrid and Delaroche temporarily from her car?

4. How does Elizabeth defend herself from Astrid?

5. Why is Elizabeth taking a new position at a new law firm?

6. Why does the Sword of Gaza say they launched an attack at Heathrow?

7. Why does a detective visit Vandenburg?

8. Why does Eric take Astrid to the desert?

9. How does Elizabeth gain access to Braxton's files?

10. How does Delaroche travel to Shelter Island when the ferry is closed?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

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.

Essay Topic 2

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?

Essay Topic 3

Silva uses more than one iteration on the theme of betrayal and deception. Identify at least two themes about betrayal in the book. Then cite an example to support each theme you name. Who feels betrayed in The Mark of the Assassin and in what ways? Who suffers as a result of this betrayal? What emotions are evoked by betrayal? Take a closer look at the different people involved and the roles they play.

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