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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. Who does the experienced scout confess to loving?

2. Who is the leader of the project on Sanction?

3. What teams are to drop north of Knuckle?

4. Why is Felix concerned about going to the plateau assigned by the commander?

5. What is skin tight and wraps around the individual, encasing him or her in a protective shield and gives them superhuman strength?

Short Essay Questions

1. What does Jack do in order to execute Borglyn's plan?

2. What happens to Felix after Allie dies in his arms?

3. When the prisoner talks to Borglyn, what is he surprised to discover?

4. Why do people think Felix will not talk and what is the real reason?

5. What is most impressive about the Fleet army and why?

6. What does Jack see when he runs out of the Complex?

7. What does Lewis do that surprises Jack and Hollis and prevents Borglyn from overtaking the planet?

8. What do Holly, Lya, and Jack learn about Forest by connecting to the suit?

9. What does Jack do that makes the citizens of Sanction trust him?

10. What does Borgyln need Jack's help for?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Discuss how Steakley's choice of writing the story from distinctly two points of view, that of Felix and that of Jack Crow, interspersed with some third-person narrative is effective. How do these varying perspectives add fullness to the story?

Essay Topic 2

The Ants are robotic creatures that have the single purpose to kill humans. Are the Ants capable of feelings? Are the Ants self-aware? Are the Ants alive? Describe your opinion of the Ants.

Essay Topic 3

Lewis is described as a drunkard. However, he reacts with incredible agility when attacked in the bar. Who is he ultimately revealed to be and what is the importance of this discovery and the character's role? Explain.

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