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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. From what working-class neighborhood does Dominika call Uncle Vanya in Chapter 38?

2. Where do Volontov and Dominika hand off the yellow canvas pouch to the security man at the airport in Chapter 21?

3. What recipe concludes Chapter 32?

4. Whose lab does MARBLE visit in Chapter 34?

5. Who kills Zyuganov's thugs in Chapter 41?

Short Essay Questions

1. What are the details of the canary trap enacted by Egorov?

2. What led to Korchoi's decision to become a double agent?

3. What is the plan for Korchnoi's retirement?

4. What is a stovepipe in spy tradecraft?

5. What is Nate's new assignment in Chapter 22?

6. What happens during the exchange in Chapter 42?

7. Who is SWAN and why is this character important?

8. How is Jennifer Santini described? How does she die?

9. How does the conflict with Matorin play out in Chapter 37?

10. How is the apartment of Jennifer Santini described?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Discuss the motivations and actions of SWAN and Jennifer Santini in the novel. For whom do these characters work? What information are each of them passing to the Russians? What becomes of each of these characters?

Essay Topic 2

Describe and discuss Dominika's experiences at the Sparrow School. What is the focus of this institution? How many students attend with Dominika? What do the lessons consist of?

Essay Topic 3

Analyze and discuss the character of Nate Nash in Red Sparrow. What are Nate's objectives in the novel? What obstacles does he face? How does he overcome those obstacles? How would you describe Nate's character arc?

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