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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. Who picks up Laks after he arrives in the United States?

2. Why does Laks not throw the briefcase down the gun barrel shaft?

3. What is Rufus' plan?

4. What does Rufus' grandmother call him?

5. What scuba diver does Saskia meet on the Crescent?

Short Essay Questions

1. According to Pippa and Rufus what is performative war?

2. What is the first deepfake video involving Saskia about?

3. In the chapter titled "Rijsttafel," what is Willem trying to tell T.R.?

4. Why is Rufus on Squeegee Ninja's side from the first moment watching the security footage?

5. What does Fahd Bin Talal give to Saskia and why?

6. Who takes military control of Papua and why?

7. What is the second deepfake video involving Saskia about?

8. What is Saskia's new job that she takes on the condition that T.R. promise to actually listen to her?

9. On the way to dropping off Laks at the Columbia River, what is Uncle Dharmender trying to say to Laks?

10. In light of more falconers coming to Flying S Ranch, what does Rufus take up as his new role at Flying S?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Imagine that you are going to explain the plot, the meanings, and the layers of this book to someone who has not read this book or knows what it is about. Write an essay that talks about and summarizes what you think are the important things to know and think about in regard to the story.

Essay Topic 2

The "Greens" are often mentioned throughout the book as a political and philosophical party. What do the Greens believe is the right way to solve climate change? Are they for or against geoengineering? Why or why not?

Essay Topic 3

The author brings in Native American history and culture throughout the book, particularly Comanche culture and the idea that Comanche culture is not about DNA but about embodying the tenets of the Comanche mentality and way of life. Why does the author bring this up? How is it related to the rest of the story? When answering this question, consider the ideas around performative war, political control, China's and India's agendas in the book, and how they each go about accomplishing their respective agendas.

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