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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 does Magda ask in return for her compliance with his plan?
2. What room number do Steven and Peter have?
3. What mistake does Magda believe Caliph made in his contact with Aaron?
4. What is the name of the bay mare Magda runs at the Grand Prix de Paris at Longchamp?
5. How long is MJ in the hospital?
Short Essay Questions
1. How does Peter respond to Kingston's visit to Abbots Yew?
2. When Peter and Magda are struggling on the deck, Magda gives in. Why?
3. Gilly is disturbed by some of the arrangements made by Caliph. What are they, and why do they make Gilly nervous?
4. What does Magda do to test Peter to see if he is really Caliph?
5. 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?
6. 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.
7. Caliph's choice of meeting places disturbs Peter. Why?
8. What drives Peter to chase the escaping car alone and what risks is he willing to take?
9. Peter tells Magda everything he knows. Which parts are wrong?
10. Peter needs to ensure Magda's safety. How does he do that without putting himself at risk?
Essay Topics
Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:
Essay Topic 1
The attack on Peter in the Maserati was both expected and surprising. How is that the case? Several people or groups could have been responsible and were discussed from the outset of the attack. Who were they and what were their motives? In each case, who would the target have been?
Essay Topic 2
Terrorism is a concern on the mind of everyone who travels. In this novel, the terrorists use an inventive method of getting weapons on board. How do they accomplish this? How do they combine their assets to distract airport security? Which of the four terrorists is best able to act as distraction and why?
Essay Topic 3
Caliph's position is multi-faceted. In which ways is that statement true? Caliph's ultimate desire is to take over which key position? Why is that in direct opposition and conflict with two of the positions he is supposed to a key figure in and which positions are they?
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