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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. What is one of the mysteries Pitt wants to solve?

2. From what authority does Koski receive a message?

3. What does Pitt say is located at coordinates given to Koski?

4. Why do Pitt and Hunnewell depart in the helicopter?

5. What was the first iceberg Pitt found to be lacking?

Short Essay Questions

1. What had Fyrie's company invented and what did he plan to do with it?

2. What allayed Koski's concerns about Pitt and Hunnewell?

3. How does Pitt respond to Kirsti when she arrives at the restaurant?

4. What does Pitt do off the boat? What does Sandecker see? What does Pitt discover?

5. What does Pitt do after he wakes up?

6. What does Pitt see coming near the helicopter and what happens to the helicopter after that?

7. Where is Pitt when he awakens after leaving the doctor's village?

8. What do the people in Question #1 do about their find? Who sees them do this?

9. How does Hunnewell feel about Fyrie and what does he tell Pitt about the man?

10. How does Pitt feel towards Sandecker and the Admiral towards Pitt?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Kelly speaks of goodness, of re-writing history, of compassion for the masses; yet his actions are tinged with violence. James Kelly has worthy goals and ideals, but he has surrounded himself with ruthless killers in order to accomplish these ideals.

1. James Kelly seems to believe the end justifies the means. Discuss what this concept means in relationship to what James Kelly says he is trying to do.

2. Discuss the concept that good which associates itself with evil cannot long survive in view of the above statement.

3. Throughout history there have been people who believe they know what is best for everyone and attempt to impose their will on the "masses." Following research, compare an incident in history of this type of situation to the one James Kelly is attempting.

Essay Topic 2

Pitt's superior physical strength and abilities are demonstrated as he saves Hunnewell's life on the iceberg.

1. Do you think Cussler's portrayal of Pitt is unrealistic for any human? Why or why not?

2. How do you think Pitt was able to develop his strength and abilities? Use examples from the book and/or real life to illustrate your answer.

3. Do you believe the incident with Pitt and Hunnewell, with Pitt saving Hunnewell is a demonstration of why most women would not do well in these types of military positions? Why or why not?

Essay Topic 3

Hunnewell's death greatly affects Pitt, who feels he has lost a friend due to his own failures.

1. What does Pitt's believing his failure caused Hunnewell's death seem to suggest about his character? Use examples from the text to support your answer.

2. The above sentence suggest that Pitt and Hunnewell were friends. Discuss their friendship using examples from the text to illustrate your answer.

3. The death of a friend would affect anyone. Discuss how you think that would affect a person and what a person can do to deal with the grief.

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