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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. In Part II, Chapter 1, what does Harry learn is his new cover job while in Berlin?

2. In Omega I, the novel jumps from 1983 to 1984. Harry is flying from New York to where?

3. What does Harry discuss with the man he meets in Part II, Chapter 12 besides the security of Catheter?

4. Who does Kittredge tell Harry that she cheated on him with?

5. What does Harry learn from Harvey that is now in London in Part II, Chapter 6?

Short Essay Questions

1. How did Harry and Kittredge come to be together?

2. How is the growing difference between who Harry is as a CIA agent and whom he feels like enumerated in Part II, Chapters 1 - 4?

3. What information does Harry give about his estate, The Keep, in Omega I?

4. How is Harry's life dominated by strong male figures?

5. How does Harry begin to fall even more in line with the accepted social mores of his country and era in Part III, Chapters 1 - 7?

6. What does Harvey want to do with the mission Cloakroom?

7. What does the note say that Boris passes to Harry at the end of Part IV, Chapter 19?

8. How does Kittredge show her duplicity when leaving Harry?

9. What does Harry learn about Kittredge's father that is disturbing?

10. How do the ghosts that Kittredge mentions tend to arise at times of particular stress and challenge?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

In Part III, Chapters 1 - 7, Harry falls even further in line with the accepted social mores of his country and era. Research and explore Communism, and the morals that are reinforced by the characters in "Harlot's Ghost". What is communism? How prevalent was communism in the 1960's? How did the Agency indoctrinate the Agents to the idea of anti-Communism as a calling? What happens with Lenny Bruce at a nightclub that lets Hugh and Kittredge use their anti-Communism power as an agent?

Essay Topic 2

"Harlot's Ghost" is the story Harry Hubbard's adventures in the CIA and life. Throughout the book, he goes through tremendous changes and is no longer that same person as he was at the beginning of his life. Explore the theme of coming of age, and analysis the changes in Harry's character throughout the novel. What does coming of age mean? How did meeting Kittredge change Harry's life? How have Harry's ideals and goals changed throughout his life? What has Harry learned about himself and life?

Essay Topic 3

In Part V, Chapters 1 - 10 of "Harlot's Ghost", the character of Modene is introduced. She becomes an important character in Harry's life. Analyze the character of Modene, and examine her affect on Harry. How does Harry meet Modene? How does Modene mirror Kittredge? Who is Modene dating who is famous? How does Modene remind Harry of Kittredge?

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