The Broker Test | Mid-Book Test - Hard

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The Broker Test | Mid-Book Test - Hard

This set of Lesson Plans consists of approximately 115 pages of tests, essay questions, lessons, and other teaching materials.
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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. Ermanno becomes upset when Marco wants him to change which of the following?

2. Which of the following is the president's home state?

3. To which president is the man compared?

4. What is the name of the hotel where the exchange will supposedly take place?

5. What is the name of a small Italian restaurant?

Short Essay Questions

1. What is Joel Backman's family situation?

2. What is the next morning's news regarding Backman's release? What is Carl Pratt's opinion?

3. Discuss Backman's plan to communicate with Neal. Does the plan work?

4. Explain Backman's opinion of the first day in Bologna. What does he do?

5. Why does Backman go shopping? Why does he have to have permission from Luigi?

6. What happens when Teddy Maynard learns about Critz's activities?

7. Discuss the meeting between Backman and Rudolph. Why does Backman trust Rudolph?

8. Who is Teddy Maynard? Why is he an important figure in the story? What is Maynard's relationship with the President?

9. Why is the CIA worried that Backman might attempt to contact his family? What precautions are taken in case Backman should try to get in contact with someone?

10. Why does Maynard want Morgan to pardon Joel Backman? Who is Joel Backman?

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

Write a final report on the Backman case. The report should be at least 1000 words. You may choose one of the following as a source for the report: Luigi, CIA, NSA, or the FBI. Include the existence and importance of Neptune and JAM, predictions about the usage of the products, Backman's involvement, government actions and involvement, plus the presence of other entities such as Mossad.

Essay Topic 3

The government chooses to send Backman to Treviso as part of the deal. Why Treviso? Why Italy? What are Backman's thoughts? What are Backman's preferred locations? What must Backman do to prepare for the trip? Why does Backman have to learn to speak Italian? Wouldn't it be easier to go to an English speaking region or country? Describe in detail Backman's safe houses in Italy and how he is able to adapt to the surroundings. Also discuss Backman's struggles to learn the language and Luigi's efforts to help Backman acclimate to the new environment.

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