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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. Buck argues about the idea because he is worried that he will be _____.

2. Prophecy says that Carpathia will be killed by a(n) ________________.

3. Mac admits to himself that he is feeling _____.

4. Which character has suffered from a stroke?

5. What item does Steele shoot at first?

Short Essay Questions

1. What is the issue between Buck and Chloe?

2. Why are Buck and the other Christians able to remember what Carpathia says when the others are not?

3. What happens when Leon calls Hassid into his office?

4. Why is Steele upset about Hattie's situation?

5. What is the purpose of Leon courting the ten new regional rulers? What crime will they be asked to commit?

6. Why does T chastise Steele?

7. Name at least one pro and one con about the weapon the weapons dealer is trying to sell to Steele.

8. What happens when Chaim arrives at the gala?

9. What question does Buck frequently ask of Chaim?

10. Carpathia comes up with a clever addition to his plan to kill Matthews. What is Carpathia's new idea?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Much credence is placed in the two main religious texts in the story. What are the texts? What do they have to say about Carpathia and men of that sort? Compare and contrast the writings in the text. Are there other religious or historical texts that make the same claim?

Essay Topic 2

Carpathia has plans to force non-believers and Christians alike to accept the Mark of the Beast. Those who do not accept the Mark will be executed. Even some of Carpathia's own people worry about scaring the believers with this violent plan. Carpathia claims that the loyal followers have nothing to fear. Do you think this statement is accurate? What might happen if one of the loyal followers converts to Christianity? Do Carpathia's followers, particularly those in the organization, take the man at his word?

Essay Topic 3

Examine the relationship between Rayford Steele and Leah Rose. What does the couple have in common? What was Steele's initial reaction to Leah? What do you think caused that reaction? What is Leah's initial reaction to Steele? Why do you think Leah has that opinion? Does the relationship change throughout the story? What is most similar between Leah and Steele? Compare and contrast the characters.

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