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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. Whose form does John read regarding Pam's death on his way to his island?

2. What are the last names of the detectives that question John about Pam's death?

3. What is the name of the plan that Maxwell and Podulski discuss while leaving the Memorial Day celebration?

4. What does the admiral who visits John's island after Pam's death wish to learn about the camp where Zacharias is being held?

5. What is the name of the boat that John observes some men drinking on near his island?

Short Essay Questions

1. How does John know Admiral Maxwell?

2. How does Grishanov get Zacharias to drink vodka despite it being against his religion?

3. Why is Frank Allen not allowed to question John in regard to Pam's death?

4. What does John do after spotting the red Roadrunner from some church steps?

5. How did John and Pam first meet?

6. What does the drone first show Maxwell, Greer, and Podulski in regard to the prison Zacharias is being held?

7. How does the mortician in North Carolina aid in Henry Tucker's drug operation?

8. How does John begin to prepare for his operation with Maxwell using the files from operation Kingpin?

9. What do Billy and the other thugs do with Pam's body after killing her?

10. How is John's wardrobe full of dark clothing described?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Most of the time the protagonist and antagonist are opposites, but in this book they have many similarities. Both are murderers who have a goal they are willing to kill for. Compare and contrast the characters John and Henry Tucker. What makes up the fine line that separates John and Henry from being good or bad?

Essay Topic 2

Examine the concept of trust portrayed in the book. Does John appear to trust anyone in his life, and what reasons does he have for feeling this way about others?

Essay Topic 3

Discuss the portrayal of law enforcement in the book. How are detectives Ryan and Douglas's investigation tactics different from John, and what might the author be saying about the importance of having a solid justice system?

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