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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 is it called when a newspaper gets to a story before another?

2. Marco tells Francesca about which of the following?

3. The letter asks for money as well as a device that can be used for which of the following?

4. What is the person's first name?

5. What was the name of the clothing store Marco visited?

Short Essay Questions

1. What other groups are interested in Backman? Which group is not?

2. What does Backman do once he arrives in the US?

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

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

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

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

7. What happens to Backman at the bus station? How does Backman manage to get away?

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

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

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

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.

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

Joel Backman was not the only one to suffer from the trial that sent him to prison for twenty years. Neal Backman and Carl Pratt were also charged. Pratt returned to his law firm but Neal was left without a job. Discuss Neal's downfall. What charges were brought against Neal? Was Neal prosecuted for his part in the JAM deal? Explain. What did Backman do to save his son from going to prison? What kind of reception did Neal receive from his company after the trial was over? Why was it so difficult for Neal to get a job? Where does Neal end up? What is Lisa's opinion of the whole situation? Do you think Neal has made a full recovery from the trauma surrounding his father's arrest and imprisonment? Explain.

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