Excerpt 9: Fathers of Nations Sample Excerpts with Answers
His name is Nick Sentinel. What does he do? He snoops on wireless transmissions, with the Silent Listener
EXCERPT 9 Fathers of Nations Excerpts Read the excerpt below and answer the questions that follow. (25
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not sure. Perhaps it's fun," she said. "Lying is fun?" "l said I'm not sure. Now you did a good turn for me
downstairs. They say one good turn deserves ano ther . So, in return, can I tell you something I'm not yet sure I should
tell you?" 'Sure. Go ahead." "They have this youth at the VOA. His name is Nick Sentinel.
What does he do? He snoops on wireless transmissions, with a machine he
calls-wait for it-the "Silent Listener'. While I was there this morning...'
"While you were where? At the VOA? Yesterday you said you
work for the Gambian News. Were you lying? After all, you've just said lying
might be fun." "Will you let me finish?" "Look. I really do work for the Gambian News. " "Skip the lies! You're a CIA agent, aren't you?" "l won't answer tha…