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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. Majorov is one of the two men on the boat. Who is the other man prepared to rescue Lee?

2. Rule and Lee decide that it is time to talk to the ________.

3. Where does Rule notice that she is still being followed?

4. What adjective is best used to describe the trip?

5. What is the name of the man that sets out to help?

Short Essay Questions

1. What does Carlsson do that sends up a red flag for Kate?

2. Lee recognizes two of the men on shore. Who are the men and how does Lee know their identities?

3. What misfortune befalls Lee as he is sailing on the ocean?

4. How do the Swedish troops react to the attack? What are Helder's orders?

5. Lee, Rule and Appicella split up once they are in Copenhagen. Explain what each person does while in the city.

6. What is Majorov's reaction when he learns Appicella has escaped?

7. Who does Rule call for help regarding the potential Swedish invasion? What happens next?

8. Explain Simon Rule's conversation with the Senate Intelligence Committee.

9. How does Helder react to the new orders given by Majorov?

10. Explain what happens after Lee leaves the island.

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

The main issue in the story is the surprise attack on the Swedes by Majorov's people. Discuss this long time issue. Why is Majorov's organization so angry with the Swedes? What issue is the biggest between the Russians and the Swedes? How does the government of each country combat this type of attack? What spurred the plan in the first place? What was the first action taken by Majorov's people? When did it occur? How does knowledge of that particular incident help Helder to understand Majorov's real plans?

Essay Topic 2

Examine the role of Simon Rule in the story. List each facet of Kate's investigation and the level of involvement by the Director and/or Nixon. Where there any operations that were kept secret from either agent? What information might have been made available to the public that would surely condemn Rule and Nixon? Was the Director at fault for all of the problems? Explain. How do Rule and Nixon react to Kate's insistence that they resign from the agency? What do you think will happen to the men next?

Essay Topic 3

Discuss the statistics mentioned in the book. Explore the accuracy of the details. What other details should have been included? Which details may have been more pertinent? What else should have been said about the surrender of the Russians and the end of the botched attempt? Also discuss the accuracy of Majorov's work as well as the information regarding Helder's submarine.

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