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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. On what ferry does Michael meet with a Muslim terrorist group?

2. Where is Michael recovering from his gunshot wound?

3. When Michael and Elizabeth dress in heavy winter clothing, what do they count upon to show which door or window has been breached?

4. Who gives Michael a present when he returns to his office?

5. Where does Anne Beckwith slip out of without normal security to see old friends?

Short Essay Questions

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

2. How does Beckwith get re-elected?

3. When Michael meets with Awad, what does Awad give him that helps him in his case?

4. How does Astrid plan to trick Eric so she can kill him?

5. Why does Logan want to meet with Elizabeth?

6. Why do Delaroche and Astrid fly into Canada?

7. What does Elliott intend on doing to Delaroche after he finishes his mission?

8. Why does Delaroche want to go to Shelter Island?

9. Why does a detective visit Vandenburg?

10. How does Elizabeth defend herself from Astrid?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Describe Nicolai. What is his role in the story? What was the author trying to accomplish by creating Nicolai's character?

Essay Topic 2

Politics play a significant role in the book. Adams refers to the politics of the CIA in The Mark of the Assassin compared to that of other organizations. Discuss the use of politics in the novel. How does politics influence the actions of the main characters of Michael, Nicolai, and others? Also examine the use of politics in relationships.

Essay Topic 3

The Mark of the Assassin is a classic military fiction novel. What does that classification entail? Why does this novel fit into this category?

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