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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. The man is known for being a _____.

2. Who was giving the important lecture?

3. What religion was Thad?

4. Where did the major crime take place?

5. What word best describes Thad's mood while working at the lab?

Short Essay Questions

1. What steps did Thad take to change his professional life? What was Thad's main concern?

2. Examine Thad's working relationship with Helms in the lab.

3. What is the opening scene of the book?

4. Explain the interaction between Axel and the FBI.

5. What was the next step after the FBI became involved? What did Axel realize?

6. Who did Axel contact about the email?

7. Who was the recipient of Thad's email seeking a buyer?

8. What did Thad think about while working? What were Thad's thoughts on museum items?

9. The author uses foreshadowing to predict Thad's downfall. What did the author suggest?

10. How did Gordon become involved in Thad's plan? What was Gordon's opinion on Thad's plan?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Discuss Thad's relationship with his parents. What caused the rift between them? Was it possible to repair the rift? Did Thad ever reconcile with his family? Explain.

Essay Topic 2

Compare and contrast Thad and Brian Helms. What were the main differences? What was the nature of their work relationship? Did the men have a personal relationship? How did the relationship change throughout the course of the book?

Essay Topic 3

Compare and contrast Rebecca and Sonya. What were the main differences? What was the nature of their relationships with Thad? Did the women have a personal relationship? Do you agree or disagree with Thad's choices? Who was most supportive of Thad? Was Thad able to maintain a relationship with either or both women? Explain.

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