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This test consists of 5 short answer questions and 1 (of 3) essay topics.

Short Answer Questions

1. Amin admits on a broadcast that Tanzanians and its friends - all _____________ - have attacked the country, killing many civilians.

2. Who has told Amin of the plot being devised against him to assassinate him by drugging?

3. While the soldiers do not hit Garrigan during the checkpoint struggle, the soldiers do take __________.

4. Garrigan can see the burned spot above his bothy where the Burning of the _________ takes place.

5. The ____________ have given Israel and the rest of the world a two-day deadline to release a list of prisoners or the hostages will be blown up.

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Within this story is the theme of loss. Garrigan loses much in the first half of the book, which may or may not have led to the rest of his trouble in the second half of the book.

Part 1: How do you think the string of losses for Garrigan will affect him as the book goes on?

Part 2: Do you think losses always have to make a person weaker? Why or why not?

Part 3: Can having many losses in your life make you more vulnerable? Why or why not?

Essay Topic 2

When Garrigan learns of the deaths of both of his parents, he makes the decision not to return to England to see them.

Part 1: Do you think Garrigan made the right decision to not go to see his parents and his family? Why or why not?

Part 2: Garrigan is beginning to believe he is growing callous. Do you agree with his assessment? Why or why not?

Part 3: How might you have reacted to the news of your parents' deaths while you were far away?

Essay Topic 3

While this story seems to be focused on Amin, it's really a story about Garrigan and his internal struggles when dealing with Amin.

Part 1: Why do you think Garrigan is so fascinated with Amin?

Part 2: Why do you think Amin takes to Garrigan in this story?

Part 3: Does the relationship between Amin and Garrigan seem to be a realistic one? Why or why not?

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