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This test consists of 5 multiple choice questions, 5 short answer questions, and 10 short essay questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Which of the following is the assassin's best skill?
(a) Pilot.
(b) Fighting with knives.
(c) Expert marksman.
(d) Firearms.

2. Marco quickly made his way to which location?
(a) Shopping mall.
(b) Bus station.
(c) University.
(d) Internet cafe.

3. What is the surname of the new head of the CIA?
(a) Jennings.
(b) O'Bryan.
(c) Warren.
(d) Penn.

4. Where is the man from originally?
(a) Ohio.
(b) Virginia.
(c) Delaware.
(d) North Carolina.

5. Marco buys a book of poetry written by which author?
(a) Vysotsky.
(b) Milosz.
(c) Walesa.
(d) Voznesensky.

Short Answer Questions

1. Which of the following words best describes the attitude of the person met by Marco?

2. The newest of the informants is located in which city?

3. Where does Marco meet up with his new tutor?

4. The men call Backman by his real name and identify themselves as being from which government agency?

5. Where does Marco meet Francesca to get a good view of the city?

Short Essay Questions

1. Discuss Backman's transactions at the bank. What is Backman's plan?

2. Who is Dan Sandberg? What is his interest in the case? Who does Sandberg contact for information?

3. What is Francesca's part in Backman's escape plan? Is it a good plan?

4. How does Backman manage to contact Neal now that the smartphone has been stolen? What is Backman's main concern regarding the theft?

5. Discuss the involvement of Mossad at this point in the story. Why are the Mossad dangerous?

6. What items does Neal purchase for his father? How will Neal get the package to Backman without being found out by the operatives?

7. What incident happens that results in an injury to Francesca? What does Backman do to help?

8. Discuss the scene at Francesca's apartment. Who is there? Who is noticeably absent from the scene?

9. Describe the scene in which Backman is approached by two FBI agents.

10. Discuss Backman's tour with Francesca. What does Backman see?

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