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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 military designation does the place have where Becker is imprisoned?

2. How many years did Catherine live in the United States when she was a girl?

3. What is Catherine able to photograph the first night she stays at Jordan's house?

4. What color are Catherine Blake's eyes?

5. In Chapter 7, what is the name of the little girl with a broken arm in the emergency room that Catherine helps?

Short Essay Questions

1. In Chapter 30, what information does Vogel want Catherine to provide?

2. After the meeting with Hitler in Chapter 42, where does Vogel go?

3. What led to Vicary's shattered knee?

4. Why does Catherine decide to kill Vernon Pope and his girlfriend?

5. How did Beatrice's killer try to make Beatrice's death look accidental?

6. Why does Catherine regret her decision to go to the Popes for help?

7. How does Catherine manage to bump into Peter Jordan and make his acquaintance?

8. Why is Peter Jordan living in a nice home rather than packed into a hotel or boardinghouse?

9. How does Catherine pass information to Neumann in Leicester Square?

10. Why is MI5 in a panic at the beginning of Chapter 12?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Vicary finally learns the truth behind Operation Mulberry and his role as Double Cross officer. Discuss the truth behind Operation Mulberry and Vicary's role as Double Cross officer.

Essay Topic 2

While doing his job, Vicary wonders if he has been given a chance to redeem himself. Discuss why Vicary wants to redeem himself and why he thinks he is being given a chance to do that.

Essay Topic 3

Discuss the overall mood of the novel and how the author uses mood throughout the novel.

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