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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 is made aware of her continued life to ensure Peter does not end up in jail?
2. What feeling does Steven relish after his phone call is completed?
3. Where does Peter see Magda next?
4. How many calls have been made to Caliph from Gilly?
5. What question remains unanswered?
Short Essay Questions
1. 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.
2. What does Kingston expressly forbid Peter to do and how should Kingston expect Peter to respond based on his history?
3. 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?
4. Steven's meeting with Peter at the hotel in Orly reveals that contrary to his initial reaction, they could easily trade places. What about this bothers Steven?
5. Steven's feelings dramatically change pre and post phone call with Caliph. In what way and why?
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. Caliph's choice of meeting places disturbs Peter. 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. Gilly is disturbed by some of the arrangements made by Caliph. What are they, and why do they make Gilly nervous?
Essay Topics
Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:
Essay Topic 1
What position is Peter offered finally? Who has told him he would be ideal for the job in the past? Why does Magda's hail to the new position bother Peter and what does he ask of her? How does Peter see this position and what is it that inspires him to accept it? Who brings him the news and takes his answer back to those who offered the position?
Essay Topic 2
Who saves Peter in the end? How could the outcome just as easily have gone the other way? What one factor allows Peter to gain the upper hand to begin with while he is waiting for Caliph to appear? Why is it a surprise to both parties involved?
Essay Topic 3
Several characters have dual identities in this novel. Who are they and what are the two identities each of them have? How do the two identities differ from each other in each case?
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