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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. For whom do the men in the yacht say they are planning to move the boat to Nova Scotia?

2. What does Abu take out to complete his mission that is attached to the yacht?

3. In what capacity will the killer among the Soviet agents crossing into the West serve?

4. Where does Michael go to give his report to his superiors at midnight in his building?

5. What does the Society for International Development and Cooperation try to maintain in the world?

Short Essay Questions

1. What does Beckwith talk about in his speech to the public?

2. Why are two men on a large yacht off the coast of Long Island in Part 1: October: Chapters 1-4?

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

4. What will the three agents do after they cross the border?

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

6. What happens when the three Soviet agents cross the border?

7. What does Michael receive that leads him to believe the dead man is Mahmoud?

8. Why is Ari Shamron happy with Beckwith's speech?

9. Why does Delaroche hire Astrid?

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

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Politics play a significant role in the book. Adams refers to the politics of the CIA in The Mark of the Assassin compared to that of other organizations. Discuss the use of politics in the novel. How does politics influence the actions of the main characters of Michael, Nicolai, and others? Also examine the use of politics in relationships.

Essay Topic 2

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 3

Describe Nicolai. What is his role in the story? What was the author trying to accomplish by creating Nicolai's character?

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