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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 color is Rudolph's beard?
2. Marco encountered many people in the new city that were devoted to which of the following?
3. How many electoral votes are at stake?
4. Whose funeral is delayed?
5. How many years had Backman spent in prison?
Short Essay Questions
1. Discuss the meeting between Backman and Rudolph. Why does Backman trust Rudolph?
2. Discuss the meeting between Sandberg and Pratt. Who are Sandberg and Pratt?
3. What obstacles does Critz run into when he attempts to get information on Backman? Who does he contact?
4. What happens when Teddy Maynard learns about Critz's activities?
5. What does Backman do shortly after arriving in Treviso?
6. What are the President's immediate plans after leaving office? What are the opinions of his wife and others regarding these plans?
7. Discuss Mrs. Critz's doubts about her husband's death. Does she know how and why her husband died? Does she tell anyone about her suspicions?
8. What is Backman's cover story? What is his new identity?
9. What is the situation with Critz in London? Who approaches Critz with an offer?
10. What is Joel Backman's family situation?
Essay Topics
Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:
Essay Topic 1
From the time Backman landed in Italy he seemed to be formulating a plan to get away from Luigi, the military and other agencies. Discuss Backman's plan to go on the run. Is it a smart move to try to get away? What are Backman's obstacles? Can those obstacles be overcome? Backman is not aware of the level of surveillance he is under and would perhaps make another decision if he knew. Examine what Backman did and did not know about the surveillance, Luigi, the other American agencies, and the involvement of the foreign factions, including the Tin Man. If Backman does get away, where will he go? How will he get there? What will he use for money? Who might be willing to help Backman execute the plan? Why?
Essay Topic 2
Carl Pratt is an attorney and former business partner to Joel Backman. Discuss Pratt's role in the story. What was Pratt's involvement in the JAM deal? Did Pratt know what Backman was doing and/or planned to do? What is Pratt's opinion on the entire situation? What charges were brought against Pratt at the trial? How was Pratt released? What did Backman do to protect Pratt? Did Pratt take over the business on a temporary or permanent basis? What were Pratt's thoughts when he learned that Backman was going to be released? Were Pratt's fears rational? What is Pratt's opinion on Backman? Why does Pratt agree to help Backman by contacting Clayburn and arranging the meeting? What is Pratt's position when the story ends? Do you think Pratt and Backman will ever work together again? Explain.
Essay Topic 3
Grisham examines the existence of JAM, a program designed to block transmissions to and from satellites in space. Discuss JAM. Do you think it exists? If so, where and how is it used? Who uses it? If it does not exist, how long do you think it might take to develop such a system? Technologically speaking, who is most likely to create and develop this type of program? Research the internet for information on this type of product. Write about the information found. Also discuss what Grisham's current opinion might be on this topic.
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