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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. Why does Lipsey decide to wear a camera and sunglasses?

2. What Modigliani does Samantha admire?

3. How much did Mitch say he wanted for the first painting?

4. What happens to Tom?

5. Where does Cardwell keep the key to the door of the art collection?

Short Essay Questions

1. What occurs in the bar when Lipsey returns to Poglio and finds Dee and Mike there?

2. What is the set-up for selling the forgeries?

3. What phone call does Louis Broom get at the newspaper that surprises him?

4. Why does Louis Broom decide not to tell his editor about the phone call he receives concerning the forgeries and what does he do instead?

5. Who next comes to visit the priest in Poglio? What information is he looking for and what does the priest tell him?

6. What set-up does Mitch ask of the manager of the bank where he deposits the money from the paintings?

7. How had Julian changed since the last time that Samantha had seen him now that he is ready to open his gallery?

8. What does Arnaz's last line, " I had faith in you baby" suggest about the entire scam?

9. How does Julian continue his search after he leaves the priest?

10. How do each of the art dealers feel about the request from the forgers and what agreement do they come to?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Ken Follett writes an introduction to the book explaining what he had set out to do. What does he state and does he accomplish his task?

Essay Topic 2

Choose a character that you believe is morally ambiguous yet plays an important role in the novel. Explain how the character can be viewed as such and why his or her moral ambiguity is significant to the whole novel.

Essay Topic 3

Though Sarah appears briefly, she has a significant presence. Show how her character functions in the work. You may discuss how her actions affect theme or the development of other characters.

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