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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 makes Steven agree that Caliph is evil?
(a) His ruthlessness.
(b) His lack of compromise.
(c) Caliph's treatment of MJ and Aaron Altmann.
(d) His singlemindedness.

2. What did she say to him that made no sense?
(a) "They warned me... I couldn't believe it.... Not you."
(b) "What were you thinking?"
(c) "I knew it all along."
(d) "It just couldn't be."

3. Where does Magda want to take Peter diving?
(a) To a coral reef.
(b) To a Japanese aircraft carrier.
(c) To the Cayman Islands.
(d) To the Aegian Sea.

4. What unusual event occurs when Peter lands in Tahiti?
(a) He is given an escort.
(b) He is given a gift.
(c) He is taken to lunch.
(d) He is asked to open his bags for inspection at the airport.

5. What did Aaron admit to Magda he had known all along?
(a) Her primary target.
(b) Her idea of homelife.
(c) Her history and her intentions.
(d) Her financial history.

Short Answer Questions

1. What mistake does Magda believe Caliph made in his contact with Aaron?

2. What is Cynthia's reaction after MJ's rescue.

3. What is the house called that he is holding her in?

4. What name is Magda going to use in exile?

5. What does Magda ask in return for her compliance with his plan?

Short Essay Questions

1. Peter needs to ensure Magda's safety. How does he do that without putting himself at risk?

2. How does Peter respond to Kingston's visit to Abbots Yew?

3. What is Cynthia's response after MJ's rescue?

4. What does Inspector Richards reveal to Peter regarding his conversation with the Deputy Commissioner and what is his recommendation?

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

6. In his highly emotional state, he believes the worst about Magda is possible. What one factor above all others makes her identity as Caliph unlikely and why?

7. Steven's feelings dramatically change pre and post phone call with Caliph. In what way and why?

8. 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?

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

10. If given a choice as to how he was to handle holding MJ after the kidnapping, what would Gilly have done?

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