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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. Why do the Jeep's occupants decide to head for the abandoned compound instead returning to the trailer?

2. According to Malcolm's assessment of the island population, about how many dinosaur species are present on the island?

3. Just as the dinosaurs are about to pass by the high hide without incident, what catches the attention of one of the dinosaurs?

4. What type of dinosaurs surround the Jeep and rip it to shreds?

5. Which one of the people in the high hide is the first to fall to the ground?

Short Essay Questions

1. After the raptors roll the cage away, what does Kelly tell the others about the lone raptor that went off on its own?

2. While King has risen up through the ranks of the corporate spies, what has he struggled to do since joining Biosyn?

3. When the men unpack the vehicles, why is Eddie Carr so relieved that they start properly?

4. What is the purpose of Hammond's Site B?

5. Based on the discussion between Levine, Malcolm, Thorne, and Arby regarding apatosaurs, why do these dinosaurs probably have long necks?

6. When Levine is alone in the high hide after the others have gone back to the trailer to await Harding's arrival, what does Levine do that he never intended to do, and why does he think Malcolm will be upset with him?

7. Why does Levine insist that the tyrannosaurus rex that chases them is not truly a danger to them?

8. When the men move out from their landing site, why do they decide to head north?

9. Why do Malcolm and Harding believe there is something weird about the predator/prey ratio on the island?

10. How does Kelly end up locating the tunnel that she and the other group members use to escape from the raptors in the store?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Among those on Isla Sorna are the two stowaways, Kelly and Arby. Discuss the reasons the children decided to hide in the trailers, as well as Levine's reaction to their arrival. What role do the children serve in the larger story? Why does Crichton decide to write Kelly and Arby into the story at all? Be sure to support your answers with examples from the story.

Essay Topic 2

Identify four of the members of the group invited by Levine to be part of his island expedition. Then, compare and contrast the backgrounds, experiences, and opinions of the four group members you identified. Is each member of the group necessary in order for Levine's expedition to succeed? Why or why not? Is any member of the group expendable? Why or why not?

Essay Topic 3

Compare and contrast the characteristics, roles, loyalties, and agendas of the following people in the story: Ed James, Doc Thorne, Lewis Dodgson, and Sarah Harding.

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