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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. Where does Thorpe suggest that he, Abrams, and Kimberly jog?

2. Who planned to broadcast an inaugural address after the Russians attacked the U.S.?

3. Who tells Androv that Abrams escaped?

4. Who surprises Claudia when she is about to shoot Androv?

5. West nearly escapes, but what does Eva do to him?

Short Essay Questions

1. What do Stanley and Joan do in the Russian mansion?

2. What is Henry Kimberly's attachment to his daughters?

3. How does West win in his confrontation with Thorpe?

4. What internal battle is Ann Kimberly fighting as she participates in the counterattack?

5. While the counterattack against the Russians begins, what is Van Dorn doing?

6. What will Abrams be doing, as his cover, when they go into the Russian embassy's mansion?

7. Why does Pembroke leave Thorpe unconscious in the cemetery?

8. What happens to Abrams after he leaves the Russian mansion?

9. What are O'Brien's actions towards Henry Kimberly, and why?

10. What is the goal of Abrams' mission?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Which death is most important to the story, and why? What does the death contribute to the other characters' motivations? Use examples from the book to support your answer.

Essay Topic 2

There are several women in the book who do things only women can do. Pick two of the women below and discuss their roles in the book and how they are similar to/different from each other. Remember to use examples from the book to support your answer.

a. Claudia

b. Ann Kimberly

c. Joan Grenville

d. Eleanor Wingate

Essay Topic 3

What is faith? How is faith in other people shown and developed? What character in the book has the most faith in other people? How does this help or hinder the search for Talbot and the planning against the Russians? Use examples from the book to support your answer.

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