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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 does the Director of the Society give Elliott the green light to do?

2. When Michael goes with Elizabeth to the Georgetown University Medical Center, what do they receive?

3. Who does Michael learn about as he follows the trail of Stoltenberg?

4. Where does Stoltenberg get his driver to take him and Astrid?

5. Where does Michael go after being called a hero for his actions at the airport?

Short Essay Questions

1. Why does Delaroche sit in Du Pont circle watching couriers?

2. How does Elizabeth trick Astrid and Delaroche temporarily from her car?

3. Why do Delaroche and Astrid fly into Canada?

4. How does Elizabeth gain access to Braxton's files?

5. What does Carter reveal about October to Michael from the CIA after the Shelter Island incident?

6. What happens to Alatron Defense Systems regarding the missile defense project, after the story is revealed?

7. Why does Adrian give Michael a gift as he clears out his office?

8. How does Delaroche confide in Astrid as they walk the border by Vermont?

9. When Michael meets with Awad, what does Awad give him that helps him in his case?

10. Why is Elizabeth taking a new position at a new law firm?

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

The Mark of the Assassin is a classic military fiction novel. What does that classification entail? Why does this novel fit into this category?

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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