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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. Nothing is what it seems to be is the ultimate lesson in what?

2. Who leads the second group of men that appears to save Abrams and Kimberly?

3. From where is an attache supposed to bring the Russians a message about the activities on July 4?

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

5. Whom does O'Brien kill after he reveals himself to be Talbot?

Short Essay Questions

1. What does Karl Roth do at the Van Dorn's 4th of July party?

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

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

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

5. What has Androv done to Van Dorn's telephone?

6. What is the goal of Abrams' mission?

7. What happens in the deserted cemetery?

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 do Stanley and Joan do in the Russian mansion?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

At the end of the book, it is revealed that Henry Kimberly and O'Brien both want to be president. Which one would make the better president, and why? Cite examples from the book to support your answer.

Essay Topic 2

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.

Essay Topic 3

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?

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