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Questions 1-5 of 25:

1.

What astonishing detail does Daniel Slater casually reveal, while having dinner with Marie, about his relationship with Helene? (from Chapters 15 - 21)

She had never truly loved him, and was a closeted homosexual.

They had secretly gotten married in Las Vegas shortly before her death.

Daniel's parents did not approve of him dating a black woman, causing him to disown his parents.

Helene would steal his salary from his own intelligence work.

2.

Where does Marie live with her children in the first chapter of the novel? (from Chapters 1 - 6)

Connecticut.

New York City.

Martinique.

Louisiana.

3.

In chronological order: what big event happens immediately before Marie, as an adult, ceases talking with her mother, Agathe, for an extended period of time? (from Chapters 10 - 14)

Marie flies to Burkina Faso.

Helene's funeral.

Marie's first day at the FBI.

Daniel Slater proposes to Helene.

4.

When Ross gives Marie the assignment to go to Burkina Faso, he asks about Marie's motivations for being in intelligence. What is Marie's primary reason for pursuing this job? (from Chapters 10 - 14)

She believes it is fulfilling an important patriotic duty to her country.

She believes that America should rule the world.

It had been the passion of her influential older sister, Helene.

Her father had deeply pressured her into the job.

5.

Why does Marie initially refuse the assignment involving Sankara? (from Chapters 7 - 9)

She wants to spite her boss at the FBI, Rick Gold.

She fiercely believes in Sankara's politics, and does not want to interfere.

She believes the assignment will limit her career in the long-term.

She believes it will be too emotional to become involved in African politics.

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