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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 does Kimi do to Sepie that no man had ever done before?

2. What does Kimi do as he bails water from the boat?

3. Where did Tuck grow up as a child?

4. As he drives Tuck to the airport for his flight, what does Tuck's driver run over?

5. How many buildings are in the Sorcerer's compound?

Short Essay Questions

1. According to Tuck's visitor, why does Tuck need to board the plane and leave the country?

2. As Dr. Case explains the ground rules to Tuck, why does Sebastian insist that Tuck never drink alcohol?

3. Why does the Sorcerer send instructions for his stranded pilot to head to Yap?

4. As Tuck is about to be killed in the plane crash, what does the voice he hears say to him?

5. According to Tuck, where do almost all of his missteps begin?

6. According to what the Sorcerer tells the High Priestess, why is their pilot stuck on Truk?

7. As Tuck recuperates, he ponders religion. What did Tuck grow up believing that religion was?

8. Why was Sarapul glad that no one could see him as he tried to capture his prey?

9. How does the girl from the hotel bar respond when Tuck admits he shouldn't fly because he's a little drunk?

10. How does Sarapul respond when Kimi accuses Sarapul of eating Roberto?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Tuck is involved with two very different women. Compare the relationship Tuck has with Meadow and the relationship Tuck has with Beth. Then, compare these two women. How do these relationships influence not only Tuck but also the other people that are in his life?

Essay Topic 2

Planning is an essential part of the story for several characters, as well as for the author to ensure that his plot moves forward. Identify instances in which Sebastian Curtis and Tucker Case plan for their final actions. Identify instances in which each of these men fails to plan well. What is revealed about each of these characters through their ability, or lack thereof, to plan? How is the strength of the author revealed in his ability to have his characters adequately plan?

Essay Topic 3

There are several characters introduced in the story who do not survive until the end of the story. Identify at least three people killed as the novel progresses. Compare each of these deaths, being sure to indicate which character died, how the character died, who was responsible for the character's death, and what impact on the overall plot the character's death had. What could have or should have been learned from each of these deaths by the other characters?

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