2. How is Gilly killed?
(a) Gilly is run over.
(b) Gilly is shot by Peter through the front windshield.
(c) Gilly is beaten to death.
(d) Gilly drives into a tree.

3. Who did the President of the United States select as special negotiator to find a solution to the disputed territories in the Middle East?
(a) Colin Noble.
(b) Dr. Kingston Parker.
(c) Cynthia Barrow.
(d) Magda

4. What is the name of the bay mare Magda runs at the Grand Prix de Paris at Longchamp?
(a) Ice Queen.
(b) Snow Leopard.
(c) Ice Leopard.
(d) Snow Queen.

5. What is waiting for Steven at the airport from Caliph?
(a) A note with instructions.
(b) A coded message.
(c) A first class Air France ticket to Ben-Gurion Airport in Israel, a voucher for a chauffeur driven limousine to Jerusalem and a hotel reservation voucher for the King David Hotel.
(d) A photograph.

Short Answer Questions

1. What decision does Peter make in order to ensure Magda's safety?

2. What does Parker forbid him to do?

3. What is the manner in which the decide to 'kill' her off?

4. What is Gilly's biggest objection to holding MJ in Laragh?

5. What does Parker ask Peter to do?

Short Essay Questions

1. What ideals are at the root of Steven's commitment to Caliph? Why was Steven so eager to follow a man he hadn't met?

2. Both Magda and Peter reach one conclusion that leads them to a second as they each think the other is Caliph. What are those conclusions and how do they affect the outcome?

3. Gilly is disturbed by some of the arrangements made by Caliph. What are they, and why do they make Gilly nervous?

4. At Thor Command, Colin and Parker have information that takes Peter's legs out from under him, and changes the way he feels for Magda. What is that information?

5. Once Peter and Magda have both told their sides of the story, they have made declarations and Magda has relinquished something important. What are the declarations and what has Magda relinquished?

6. Peter has to confront Steven about his involvement with Caliph. How does he do it in a manner that ensures Steven's cooperation?

7. What does Gilly do to minimize their risk of capture?

8. Peter receives several warnings that Magda has doubts about him. What are those warnings and how does he respond?

9. Peter tells Magda everything he knows. Which parts are wrong?

10. Peter and Magda are not together again for some time. When her call comes, what does she want, and how does Peter interpret her request.

(see the answer keys)

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