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This test consists of 5 multiple choice questions, 5 short answer questions, and 10 short essay questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What is Paul's flaw?
(a) Trusting David.
(b) Believing that others think the truth will make men free.
(c) Thinking he sees every twist in the scenario about JFK's assassination.
(d) Thinking he is always right.

2. Why do Paul and David meet at the Statler Hotel?
(a) They know the security manager.
(b) They like the lunch buffet.
(c) That is where Paul is staying.
(d) They fear eavesdropping.

3. Who is Dieter Dimpel?
(a) A man Paul recruits and trains in Berlin in 1946.
(b) The German guard who helps Paul escape a POW camp.
(c) A German spy who worked for Interpol.
(d) A German spy who worked for Scotland Yard.

4. What has disappeared for Christopher?
(a) His talent to write plays.
(b) His talent to write novels.
(c) His talent to write short stories.
(d) His talent to write poetry.

5. What does Paul see that he pieces together?
(a) Newspaper clippings.
(b) A torn up letter from a Russian spy.
(c) Mental images.
(d) Bits of information from other agents.

Short Answer Questions

1. What do the Soviets want to do about Oswald?

2. What does Paul think political murders are usually about?

3. When do David and Paul meet?

4. With what does Webster have difficulty?

5. Who fires a pistol at Paul as he leaves the Truong toc's home?

Short Essay Questions

1. What is ironic about Piero Cremona's statement about the United States Marines when reading this book in the present time?

2. Briefly describe the discussion during the dinner with Christopher, the Websters, Foley and Peggy McKinney.

3. Describe Paul's visit with the Ngo Truong toc.

4. Give a brief description of Paul Christopher.

5. How does Paul avoid going to jail in Vietnam?

6. Whose corpse does Paul go to see and what is he told there?

7. Who does Luong send Paul to talk to and why does he recommend Paul talking to this person?

8. How does Paul Christopher feel about Nsango?

9. Why does Luong face death?

10. What is the key phrase that Kim speaks that makes Paul realize who may be responsible for JFK's death and what does Paul do after the realization?

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