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

2. After Stanley and Joan seal the door, what do they do?

3. In which suite was West's body found?

4. What is the signal that Abrams is supposed to give from the Russian house if there is trouble?

5. After Abrams and Kimberly jog through the park, where do they meet Thorpe?

Short Essay Questions

1. How does Joan appear to have more depth as a character than initially thought?

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

3. What is the goal of Abrams' mission?

4. What do Kimberly and Abrams discuss on their jog through the park?

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

6. What was Henry Kimberly's intentions for after the EMP strike?

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

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

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

10. What happens in the deserted cemetery?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Using examples from the book to support your answer, answer the following question: Which pairing of protagonist and antagonist is most important to the story, and why?

Essay Topic 2

What is loyalty? What role does loyalty have in the plot? Who is the loyalest character? Use examples from the book to support your answer.

Essay Topic 3

What is a hero? Who is a hero in this story? Why? Support your answer with examples from the book.

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