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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. When is it believed that the walking whale died out?

2. Where does Henry Ogden tell Amanda that specimens of the walking whale have been found before?

3. What is the name of the sky diver that Matt killed?

4. What type of snowshoes does Jennifer wear?

5. In Chapter 4, what empty box does Amanda see as she goes into the Crawl Space with Henry Ogden?

Short Essay Questions

1. In Chapter 5, what are some signs that the land is experiencing a spring thaw?

2. What types of research projects are being conducted at Omega Drift Station?

3. What are storms like at the polar ice cap?

4. How did Amanda lose her hearing?

5. What is an ice island?

6. How are the titanium spheres being arranged by the Russian divers?

7. What does it mean to Viktor when he learns that the U.S. Delta Force has been mobilized?

8. Why hasn't Matt tried to do something so Bane won't snore?

9. How did Belinda and Bennie meet?

10. Where does Amanda find Lacy?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Throughout the novel, the author uses exposition to reveal information about the past. Discuss how exposition informs readers about characters, plot, and setting of the novel.

Essay Topic 2

Amanda decided to defy authority and bring Jenny, Matt, Craig, and John to the Ice Station. Discuss Amanda's reasons for deciding to bring the four to the ice station.

Essay Topic 3

The grendels play a large role in the novel. Discuss the creatures: their appearance, behavior, theories about them, and their role in the novel.

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