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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. What is the plan for Raymond?

2. Why does Mrs. Iselin invite Raymond into the library?

3. What does Raymond begin playing?

4. How long has it been since Jocie had seen Raymond?

5. In what does Chunjin insist on driving his boss?

Short Essay Questions

1. What does Marco have Rosie do?

2. How is a meeting arranged between Marco and Raymond?

3. What does Eleanor think about Raymond being an assassin?

4. What happens when it is discovered that Jocie and Raymond have left the party?

5. What takes place during the first days of the ceremonies?

6. What does Raymond do to Jocie's father?

7. What does Mrs. Iselin do on her European trip?

8. How does Senator Jordan upset Shaw's mother?

9. How does Shaw feel about what he has heard from Marco and the G-men?

10. What do Rosie and Marco celebrate?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Several flashbacks take place.

Part 1) Describe these flashbacks. What purpose do they serve?

Part 2) How does the reader learn about the various characters from these flashbacks?

Part 3) Do these flashbacks enhance the story? Why or why not?

Essay Topic 2

There is a great deal of tension in this story.

Part 1) Describe the cause of this tension.

Part 2) How does this tension affect the characters in the story, as well as the reader?

Part 3) How might this story and tension reflect the lives of Americans at this time?

Essay Topic 3

Raymond Shaw receives the Medal of Honor.

Part 1) What is this? Why did he receive it? Did he earn it? Why or why not?

Part 2) How does his receiving this medal help the Communists?

Part 3) Could someone earn it today who does not deserve it? Why or why not?

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