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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 does Rudolph give to Marco?

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

3. Where is the man from originally?

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

5. Where does Marco go?

Short Essay Questions

1. Who is Susan Penn? What is her role in the story? What information does she give to the President?

2. Describe the scene on the train. What is the benefit of having the unpleasant woman in the same car?

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

4. What happens when Neal receives the letter from his father? What does Neal do next? What does Lisa think of the plan?

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

6. How does Backman's plan change once he arrives in Switzerland?

7. What are the issues between Francesca and Giovanni? What is the current state of the relationship?

8. What is the status of the FBI investigation into the offshore bank account?

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

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

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

One way in which Backman was violated was through the treatment in prison. Discuss Backman's prison experience? Why was Backman in solitary confinement? How long did that last? Where is the Rudley Federal Correction Facility? Who knows where Backman is imprisoned? What types of coercion does Teddy Maynard employ to try to get Backman to confess? Does it work? What is the state of Backman's physical and mental health? Is there any way to improve either? Explain. Also explain how Backman's treatment at Rudley is a clear violation of the man's civil rights.

Essay Topic 2

Backman decides the right thing to do is to turn JAM over to the Pentagon. Discuss Backman's decision. Why did Backman make the choice? Was it the right choice? Was Backman concerned about national security or did he have a bout with his conscience? Does Backman get paid for the program? Does Backman turn everything over or does he hold something back? Explain. What do you think the Pentagon intends to do with JAM? Do you think Backman is safe now? Explain.

Essay Topic 3

Write a journal from the point of view of Teddy Maynard. Begin with the plan to release Backman. Include the details of the plan, how Maynard orchestrated the deal, the desired confession, Morgan's role in the story, Javier's assistance, etc. Also include Maynard's thoughts after he was fired and what his plans are for the future.

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