View a FREE sample

This test consists of 5 short answer questions, 10 short essay questions, and 1 (of 3) essay topics.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is the percentage that the guy who knows about statistics offers Felix of his chance of survival initially?

2. What is Felix supposed to do with the suicide bomber?

3. Who stole a Fleet ship by mutiny and is running out of fuel?

4. Who is the man carrying the suicide bomber?

5. What is the name of the biggest army war ship?

Short Essay Questions

1. Describe the planet Banshee.

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

3. What does Jack promise Lya that he will do which is not easy?

4. What are the three reasons that Holly, Jack, and Lya begin to hate Felix?

5. When Felix put on his suit, what does he feel?

6. Describe Lewis.

7. Why is Jack conflicted about Hollis and Lya?

8. Who is the man in the bar and how does he react to being attacked?

9. Who kidnaps Jack and why?

10. Who does Felix meet on his nineteenth mission and why is this person get angry at first with him?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Survival is a big theme in Armor. What does it mean to survive? Is survival a human instinct? Does survival surmount the need for empathy? Discuss.

Essay Topic 2

Many characters experience fear from experiencing war and conflict. Describe the fears of Jack, Felix, Lya, and Holly. Are they believable? Why or why not?

Essay Topic 3

The armor suit has particular significance in Armor. What is the significance of having armor in the story? Why does Hollis want to experience the armor suit? Who is terrified by the suit? Who avoids the suit?

(see the answer keys)

This section contains 647 words (approx. 3 pages at 300 words per page) View a FREE sample