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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 will the training camps of the Sword of Gaza be the target of?

2. Where does Michael Osbourne work?

3. What year does the Prologue begin?

4. What area do the Soviet agents enter after crossing the border into the West?

5. What vehicle picks ups Abu's assassin from the yacht?

Short Essay Questions

1. Why does Braxton accept Elizabeth into his firm?

2. What is the sign that makes the assassinations distinctive?

3. How is the The Society for International Development and Cooperation depicted in Part Two: November: Chapters 11-15?

4. How is Senator Sterling a typical liberal leader?

5. How is Mahmoud described on board the yacht off the coast of Long Island?

6. What happens to Mahmoud after he completes his mission aboard the whaler?

7. Why is Michael at a desk job for the CIA?

8. Why does Delaroche hire Astrid?

9. What does Susanna discover about Elliott and Beckwith's relationship as she writes her story?

10. How do the Soviet agents intend to fool people upon their arrival in Austria?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

The Mark of the Assassin is particularly effective in conveying meaning through powerful imagery. Powerful imagery establishes connections in the minds of readers with the story's characters and plot. Imagery is the picture we form in our minds of the story we read. It can involve, visual, auditory, olfactory, gustatory, tactile, kinetic, and kinesthetic. Adams uses imagery to translate words into a visual story that we can see and participate in within our minds. Describe the use of imagery in this novel.

Essay Topic 2

Silva uses more than one iteration on the theme of betrayal and deception. Identify at least two themes about betrayal in the book. Then cite an example to support each theme you name. Who feels betrayed in The Mark of the Assassin and in what ways? Who suffers as a result of this betrayal? What emotions are evoked by betrayal? Take a closer look at the different people involved and the roles they play.

Essay Topic 3

Religion is a major theme throughout the Mark of the Assassin, reflected in the conflicts in global society. What are the conflicts in society during his time? Which groups assert power and in what ways? What belief systems does Silva support and which does he oppose?

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