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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 is Salim Rusan's role in Hammas' operation?

2. Who does the CIA fear is funding Hamas?

3. Who do Kennedy and Stansfeld debrief in this section?

4. Who finishes the conversation with Aziz?

5. What does Drummond show Mitch and Adams how to operate?

Short Essay Questions

1. How does the truck get past the guards in this section?

2. How does Mitch Rapp feel after the mission?

3. What do Mitch, Flood, Kennedy and Stansfield decide to do in this section?

4. What problems does this section show that the military face in such a desperate situation?

5. What are Aziz's demands?

6. How do the CIA react when they hear Hammas will attack the Whitehouse later that day?

7. Why is the U.S. government finding it difficult to compete with Aziz?

8. What problems does Anna Rielly have in this section?

9. How does the author increase the narrative pace in this section.

10. Describe the character of Thomas Stansfield.

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Look at the structure of the novel.

1) How does Flynn use character and dialogue to drive the narrative?

2) Discuss elements of the narrative structure: exposition, conflict, complication, climax, resolution and conclusion. Do all the elements make for a logical and linear story? How does the story's structure express the novel's themes?

3) Aside from the main character, examine the way Flynn uses the other characters in the story. When does he introduce and take them away from the story? What effect does it have?

Essay Topic 2

Write a 500-word essay revolving around the following statement: The novel promotes military action above diplomacy. Support your answer with examples from the text, then state your position on the matter.

Essay Topic 3

Compare Flynn's book to similar espionage novels.

1) Which ideas has he taken from previous works?

2) How has he used these ideas to develop his own meaning?

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