The Mark of the Assassin Test | Mid-Book Test - Hard

Daniel Silva (novelist)
This set of Lesson Plans consists of approximately 110 pages of tests, essay questions, lessons, and other teaching materials.

The Mark of the Assassin Test | Mid-Book Test - Hard

Daniel Silva (novelist)
This set of Lesson Plans consists of approximately 110 pages of tests, essay questions, lessons, and other teaching materials.
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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 training camps does the Sword of Gaza have which are revealed by satellite photos?

2. Who comprise the Soviet agents in the Prologue?

3. For how many nights have the men off the coast of Long Island been trying to shoot a plane?

4. What kind of plane have the men off the coast of Long Island been trying to shoot?

5. How does Vandenburg want to see the President react to the airline strike?

Short Essay Questions

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

2. How do the Soviet agents present themselves to the Austrian police?

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

4. Why is Elizabeth jealous of Sarah?

5. Why does Delaroche hire Astrid?

6. What is the relationship between Susanna and Elizabeth?

7. Why is Elizabeth angry with Michael when he returns from his investigation to their house in Georgetown?

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

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

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

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Silva uses more than one iteration on the theme of loss of life. Identify at least two themes about loss in the book. Then cite an example to support your answer.

Essay Topic 2

Discuss the espionage techniques of Michael and Nicolai in The Mark of the Assassin. Cover how they each approach the various CIA cases they receive and whether their intuitions were correct. Who actually fulfills the missions and how?

Essay Topic 3

Silva espouses a radical approach to work and employment that would alter the structure of society. He describes the CIA operative or worker in The Mark of the Assassin who is under pressure to satisfy government objectives that may conflict with personal beliefs. Describe the CIA worker in The Mark of the Assassin. Do you think this is realistic and characteristic of today? Do you think the issues that Adams discusses are still relevant today and if so, in what ways?

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