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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. Whom does Delaroche kill when he lands on the island and heads up to the house to complete his mission?

2. While Elliott met with Anne Beckwith, he promised her a _____ position.

3. From where does Elizabeth resign to work for a new firm in NY after the twins are born?

4. Who does Michael learn about as he follows the trail of Stoltenberg?

5. What bill does Beckwith introduce into Congress that his wife designed?

Short Essay Questions

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

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

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

4. How is Awad killed and the ferry bombed?

5. How does Delaroche confide in Astrid as they walk the border by Vermont?

6. How does Beckwith get re-elected?

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

8. Why does a detective visit Vandenburg?

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

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

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

How is sexuality portrayed in The Mark of the Assassin? Which characters appear overtly sexual? Which characters are sexually appealing to others and why? What sexual taboos are broken and what issues are raised in relation to sex?

Essay Topic 2

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.

Essay Topic 3

Compare and contrast the Mulchabarat with the KGB. How are these organizations similar? How are they different? How do they compare to the CIA?

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