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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Why does Lee's mother initially dislike Marina?
(a) She married Lee so quickly.
(b) She is a Communist.
(c) She does not speak English.
(d) She dresses provocatively.

2. What did the U-2 pilot captured in Russia fail to do?
(a) Kill himself.
(b) Surrender to a KGB officer.
(c) Properly set pressure levels.
(d) Take his penicilin.

3. Why are the strippers of 12 August concerned about the new girl from New Orleans?
(a) She does not speak English.
(b) She is black.
(c) Her dancing could get the club shut down.
(d) She constantly talks about a free Cuba.

4. What is the name of the KGB agent who becomes Oswald's close acquaintance?
(a) Leon.
(b) Ilych.
(c) Constantin.
(d) Alek.

5. In New Orleans, what is Lee considering doing regarding Marina?
(a) Send her back to Russia.
(b) Move her in with Bobby Dupard.
(c) Murder her.
(d) Give her control of all the family funds.

6. In Dallas, Lee goes to a rally featuring what speaker?
(a) Allen Ginsberg.
(b) Robert Kennedy.
(c) Dave Ferrie.
(d) General Walker.

7. Why does the post office become suspicious of Lee in Fort Worth?
(a) He receives mail from the USSR.
(b) He sends mail under several different names.
(c) He receives mail from a county prison.
(d) He sends for pro-Castro leaflets.

8. Besides his rifle, what does Lee carry in his photo session with Marina this chapter?
(a) His daughter.
(b) A picture of General Walker.
(c) A hunting knife.
(d) Leftist magazines.

9. What was Frank Vasquez's profession?
(a) Teacher.
(b) Journalist.
(c) Construction worker.
(d) Dentist.

10. What does George de Mohrenschildt ask of Lee in exchange for better job?
(a) 4 thousand dollars.
(b) A night with Marina.
(c) Information about the U-2.
(d) Lee's journal.

11. In 4 October, Win Everett's wife expresses concern about whom?
(a) Her daughter.
(b) Parmenter.
(c) Her husband.
(d) John Kennedy.

12. How high does the captured U-2 pilot claim he was flying when shot down?
(a) 90 thousand feet.
(b) 40 thousand feet.
(c) 120 thousand feet.
(d) 65 thousand feet.

13. On September 25th, what does Bannister say to Ferrie that they will do if Oswald refuses to take part in the plot?
(a) Abort the plan.
(b) Use Ferrie.
(c) Invent an Oswald.
(d) Force Oswald to do it.

14. Where does Lee's mother go in this chapter to find out where her son is?
(a) Moscow.
(b) Houston.
(c) Fort Knox.
(d) Washington DC.

15. What does Oswald tell the American embassy he will do for the Russians?
(a) Give them military secrets.
(b) Subvert their KGB officials.
(c) Glean information from them.
(d) Offer them money.

Short Answer Questions

1. How does the U-2 pilot's testimony affect Oswald?

2. Where is Frank in 6 September?

3. Why does Lee stop talking to his brother in Fort Worth?

4. What do Oswald's friends in Minsk call him?

5. In 25 September, what does Ferrie tell Lee to visit in Dallas?

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