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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 was "TRICYCLE"?

2. Why did the lab and experiments of the man in #157 grow?

3. On account of what did J. Edgar Hoover blame Stevenson's request for information was not answered.

4. What operation succeeded in deceiving the enemy?

5. Who was transferring large sums of money to Mexico?

Short Essay Questions

1. How did Stevenson stymie money laundering efforts by the Nazis in Mexico?

2. Where did Bohr and his son, Aage, ultimately end up?

3. Who was CYNTHIA?

4. Who did the Allies want to get out of Denmark and why?

5. How did Stevenson head off Nazi support in Brazil?

6. What countries were trying to develop the atomic bomb and which country had the advantage?

7. Who did Bohr send out of Denmark with his notes and what happened?

8. Discuss operation TORCH.

9. Describe how the Bismarck was encountered in Norwegian waters by the Hood.

10. Describe the problems that were occurring in the British and American intelligence communities after TORCH.

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Britain was close to being bankrupt at fairly early in the war against Germany. Discuss the following:

1. How do countries finance wars?

2. Why don't you think the prohibitive cost of wars doesn't seem to serve as a deterrent to war?

3. Discuss some of the other costs of war. Is any goal of war worth these costs? Why or why not.

Essay Topic 2

King George V makes it clear he will not leave England if the Germans invade and will not collaborate with any German puppet government. Discuss the following:

1. Do you think King George's actions are admirable? Why or why not?

2. Research the monarchs of several other European countries and compare/contrast the actions of three other countries to that of King George in response to the threats from the Germans.

3. How do you think you would have responded as a King/Queen were Hitler to invade your country? Explain fully.

Essay Topic 3

The book is centered on the event known as World War II, it is useful grasp an overview of the war and its issues. Discuss one of the following:

1. Research and write an informative essay on how, why, and where World War II in Europe began. Who are the principle players? Where is the first battle? What are the issues involved in the start of the war in Europe? Does the aggressor have a legitimate grievance?

2. In addition to WWII being fought in the European theater, a second, simultaneous war is fought in what becomes known as the Pacific Theater. Research and write an informative essay on how, why, and where World War II in the Pacific began. Who are the principle players? Where is the first battle? What are the issues involved in the start of the war in the Pacific? Does the aggressor have a legitimate grievance?

3. Research and write an informative essay on how and why the war in both Europe and the Pacific arena end. Why do the aggressors seek peace? What are the terms of surrender? Are the aggressors treated fairly? Humanely?

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