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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 item is causing the biggest part of the problem?

2. What is the name of Katharine's new boyfriend?

3. Where does Rule meet her source?

4. Where will this task take place?

5. What is the surname of the fisherman in the beginning of the book?

Short Essay Questions

1. What is Rule's task at this time? Who is recruited to help Rule and why?

2. What details of the secret mission are finally revealed to Helder?

3. Explain the return of a fellow CIA employee and Rule's reaction to the arrival.

4. Explain Oskarsson's condition when he is released from the hospital. What happens next?

5. What does Helder realize when he wakes up in the submarine?

6. What about the photo makes Rule suspicious?

7. What is Helder's opinion of the camp? What odd order is given to Helder?

8. What does Lee learn when he calls to confirm his meeting with Rule?

9. What is Helder's immediate reaction to the situation? What are Helder's expectations?

10. Discuss what Rule learns from Malakhov regarding Majorov.

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Backstories are important as they fill in the gaps of characters' lives that may not have been addressed elsewhere. This is seen clearly in the backstories of Helder, Lee, and the Rules, Kate and Simon, both as a couple and as individuals. Explain how Woods uses the technique. When is the appropriate time for a backstory? Does the backstory always resolve unanswered questions? Where might Woods use it in reference to other characters or situations? Give at least three examples and explain in detail.

Essay Topic 2

There is a great deal of political intrigue and international criminal activity involved in the book. This is a common theme for Stuart Woods in the Will Lee/Kate Rule series. Write about Woods' work. What other books involve Will Lee and Kate Rule and/or similar themes to the ones presented in "Deep Lie?" Why do you think Woods is so fascinated with terrorists and international intrigue? What is Woods' background? How many books has Woods written? Have you ever read any of Woods' other books? What are other main characters used by Woods? How do they compare to Lee/Rule?

Essay Topic 3

Discuss the tension between Kate Rule and Alan Nixon. Why is the pair at odds? Which do you feel is right? Which person acted inappropriately regarding the intelligence on Majorov? Compare and contract Rule and Nixon, including their careers and beliefs regarding interagency issues.

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