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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. Who does Mickey claim is his mentor?

2. How does Hortense travel to church after her husband's death?

3. What does Mickey serve to Magid at O'Connell's?

4. Who drives the FATE members to Trafalgar Square?

5. Who is shot by Millat at the opening?

Short Essay Questions

1. Describe the founding of FATE.

2. How does Irie feel about Marcus' and Magid's correspondence?

3. What is the opinion of the girl in the airport of Marcus' latest book?

4. Where does the school's motto, Laborare est Orare, come from?

5. Why does Hortense eat everything very hot?

6. What surprise about his closest friend does Samad receive?

7. What question from Archie starts the bickering on top of the bus?

8. What is FATE's apparent plan to disrupt the press conference?

9. What tenet of his new religion is Millat finding it most difficult to follow?

10. Describe the circumstances surrounding Hortense Bowden's birth.

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Both Joshua and Millat become involved with radical, activist groups. Compare and contrast these groups, their tactics, and what has drawn the young men to them.

Essay Topic 2

What makes the Chalfen home so attractive to Millat and Irie? Is it the same thing, or are there different reasons?

Essay Topic 3

What is the importance of O'Connell's in this story? Why does it have such a strong pull for Samad and Archie? What happens when Samad tries to introduce his son Magid there?

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