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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. How many prisoners are being held at Charm School?

2. How long does the couple have to come to a conclusion?

3. Besides training Russian spies, what inadvertently takes place on the grounds of the Charm School?

4. What do Sam and Lisa discover about Jack Dodson and Ernie Simms?

5. Who does Burov confirm is a graduate of Charm School?

Short Essay Questions

1. Even though Salerno tries to speak to Sam as a friend, what does Sam think about him?

2. Wat does Lisa enjoy about churches?

3. Why does Banks warm Sam and Lisa against visiting Fisher's parents?

4. While Sam packs his bags, who visits him and gives him information about his wife?

5. What is each building, or area constructed as within the Charm School similar to?

6. Is Seth a double crosser to his "friend" Sam?

7. Why does Seth insist that Lisa stay away from Sam?

8. Why do Sam and Lisa panic when the plane is delayed?

9. What continues to build in Part III?

10. What Americans do Lisa and Sam meet?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

While imprisoned, Lisa and Sam meet many prisoners with a lot of hope. Even though everyone else thinks they are dead, they hold pride in the fact that they are and always will be Americans.

Why does this lead Sam and Lisa to feel disappointment concerning the US's plan to make their own Charm School?

How does this dishonor the memory of Landis and the other dead prisoners?

Often Americans think they are better than others. How does this plan, make America just as evil and wrong as the Russians.

Essay Topic 2

When Same and Lisa learn of the function of the Charm School, they begin to think of people that could possible be Russian spies.

Why is Sam very quick to believe that Lisa is a Charm School graduate? Is it because he is feeling something for her?

Is Sam afraid to let his feelings be free because he might get hurt, the same way he was hurt with his wife?

Essay Topic 3

Throughout the book, the theme of Freedom is explored. Many characters and, in fact, an entire society are being robbed of their ability to live their lives in the way they choose.

How does DeMille effectively discuss the theme of freedom?

Describe instances in which a person or society's chance at freedom is being taken away. Be very detailed and clear in your explanation.

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