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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 the money is wired to Delaroche, how much more is he promised to do another assassination?

2. Where is Michael when he realizes he will miss his appointment with Elizabeth for the in vitro procedure?

3. What does Delaroche steal to get to the island to complete his mission, fighting off bad weather?

4. Eva Tebbe is the name employed by ______.

5. Where is Michael recovering from his gunshot wound?

Short Essay Questions

1. Why does Logan want to meet with Elizabeth?

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

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

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

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

6. How does Anne threaten Elliott when she meets with him after slipping out of the White House?

7. How does Beckwith get re-elected?

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

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

10. How does Elizabeth defend herself from Astrid?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Religion is a major theme throughout the Mark of the Assassin, reflected in the conflicts in global society. What are the conflicts in society during his time? Which groups assert power and in what ways? What belief systems does Silva support and which does he oppose?

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

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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