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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. What street in Naples does Rose find herself on after her escape from captivity?

2. If Nathaniel had had the chance to ask his mother what she had done that was so terrible during the war, what does he imagine her answering?

3. What specific function does Marsh Felon serve in the British Intelligence Service?

4. Where do Rose and Marsh Felon go together after the war is over?

5. Why do the inhabitants of The Saints take down the road signs during the war?

Short Essay Questions

1. In the section titled "In the Archives," where does Nathaniel meet Rachel and what do they speak about?

2. What does Rose tell Nathaniel when he asks her about what happened to The Moth?

3. What is significant about the Malakites' house that Nathaniel buys in the section titled "The Saints"?

4. What was Nathaniel's relationship with Mr. Sam Malakite like when Nathaniel was a teenager?

5. How is Rose Williams' death noted in the press?

6. How does Nathaniel feel about The Darter after their meeting as adults, when Nathaniel finally tracks The Darter down?

7. What does Nathaniel find in a desk in his mother's house after she dies that surprises him?

8. Why is Nathaniel interested in the sea pea plant?

9. Why did American Airmen stationed in The Saints area during the war constantly get lost there?

10. How does Nathaniel figure out that Agnes is The Darter's wife?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Write an essay comparing The Darter's decision to marry Agnes/Sophie and raise her daughter with her to the decisions other agents like Marsh Felon and Rose Williams made regarding balancing their family relationships with their work for British Intelligence Services.

Essay Topic 2

Write an essay comparing and contrasting Nathaniel's and Rachel's reactions to their parents' - and especially Rose's - actions during their childhood. Cite specific references to the text to support your answer.

Essay Topic 3

Write an essay analyzing why Rose begins teaching Nathaniel to play chess. What does the game seem to represent for each of them?

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