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This test consists of 15 multiple choice questions and 5 short answer questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does Kennedy tell Rapp about his future involvement in missions?
(a) That he can go back to missions again once he heals.
(b) That he will not be allowed in dangerous situations again.
(c) The she hopes he gets hurt worse next time.
(d) That he's going to have to operate without the support of the government.

2. How does David feel about his plan after he parks the van near the White House?
(a) Full of rage that he has been manipulated so many times.
(b) Regretful.
(c) Very nervous.
(d) Very pleased.

3. What do the Americans decide to do in response to the Saudi threat about the French resolution?
(a) Pretend it didn't happen.
(b) Totally cave.
(c) Threaten the Saudis with war if they don't calm down.
(d) Talk directly to the French.

4. What was supposed to happen after David detonated his attache?
(a) He was supposed to die with it like a suicide bomber.
(b) He was supposed to be rescued by helicopter.
(c) He was supposed to let the Israelis arrest him.
(d) He was supposed to let the Palestinians arrest him.

5. Which of Coleman's men goes out on a scouting mission before the rescue attempt?
(a) Barton.
(b) Hampster.
(c) Wicker.
(d) Baker.

6. Who is Kennedy talking to on the phone when Rapp arrives after the rescue mission?
(a) Friedman.
(b) The president.
(c) The director of the CIA.
(d) Anna.

7. Where does David return after assassinating the ambassador?
(a) The bus station.
(b) His hotel so he can get his belongings.
(c) The hospital he escaped from.
(d) The airport.

8. How does the president respond when he hears that the rescue mission was a success?
(a) He is happy but also mad because he now owes Anna a private interview.
(b) He is angry because now he has to deal with the press.
(c) He is happy.
(d) He is angry because now he has to deal with Moro.

9. Where does David rent a house after assassinating the Palestinian ambassador?
(a) A very small town in rural Pennsylvania.
(b) New York City.
(c) Boston, Massachusetts.
(d) Washington, D.C.

10. Who is Uri Doran?
(a) The son of Rapp.
(b) Not a character in this book.
(c) Prince Omar's daughter.
(d) The person in charge of security at the embassy.

11. Who is marching at the Israeli embassy?
(a) Reporters.
(b) Palestinians.
(c) Israelis.
(d) Protestors.

12. What does the president say the press conference is for after Rapp returns from the rescue mission?
(a) To announce that Kennedy is going to resign.
(b) To announce arrests for the earlier security breach.
(c) To announce that the country is going to war with Israel.
(d) To announce the medals Rapp will be receiving.

13. Why does Rapp not want to make too much noise during the rescue attempt?
(a) Because he is afraid the animals will hear them and reveal their position.
(b) Because the government has sound-sensitive alarms.
(c) Because it might attract attention.
(d) Because he knows the other side can be jumpy with their triggers.

14. What do the Saudis threaten to do if the United States does not do what they wish in regard to the French resolution?
(a) Suspend all oil shipments.
(b) Declare formal war.
(c) Halt all political negotiations.
(d) Expose the murder attempts the US has done in Saudia Arabia.

15. When did the rescue operation take place?
(a) After it was scheduled to.
(b) Never; this is a trick question.
(c) Exactly when it was scheduled to.
(d) Before it was scheduled to.

Short Answer Questions

1. After the rescue attempt is a success, what else does the president want to know about?

2. Who calls Anna to tell her that Rapp is on her way home?

3. What does Anna tell Rapp she is going to report, the morning after their dinner about the ambassador's killing?

4. When does Irene think she and Rapp should inform the FBI about David?

5. What does Anna think about the involvement of the Israelis in the ambassador's killing?

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