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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 grade is Billy in?
2. Stan Milgram begins the long drive to where?
3. The conservation chief in Tortuguero goes to the beach to see a __________ that is displaying some unusual markings.
4. The attorney plans to use a ___________ defense when Brad's case goes to court?
5. In New York, Ellis Levine forces his mother to inhale the fluid in the canister sent by whom?
Short Essay Questions
1. Do you agree or disagree with Ellis Levine wanting to sue Josh for his mother's Alzheimer's symptoms?
2. With regard to his mother's New York cousin, how does Josh redeem himself a bit in this section of the book?
3. In Paris, Gail Bond stops spending the night at her own apartment, giving her husband the opportunity to make Gerard, their transgenic bird, disappear. Gail knows her husband is behind the disappearance due to his hatred of the bird, but cannot prove it. What does that say about Gail as a person?
4. What does Alex do when she finds out there's an arrest warrant out for her and do you agree with it?
5. Explain Dr. Bennett's predicament in this section and how you feel about it.
6. How is Brad Gordon's situation worsened, yet again, in this section of the book?
7. Dave fits in well with the Kendall family, but it does not take long before he realizes that he is different from everyone else. Lynn tries to make him feel better, but has difficulty knowing how to treat him. How might you deal with the situation in Lynn's place?
8. Explain the interactions between Stan Milgram and Gerard in this section and Stan's unusual reaction to Gerard.
9. Describe the incident between BIlly, Jamie and Dave in the section.
10. Explain what is learned about Dr. Bellarmino and his family in this section, as well as your opinion on the matter.
Essay Topics
Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:
Essay Topic 1
Much of the book focuses on Marty Roberts, the medical examiner. Explain why Marty Roberts is in trouble and feels the need to alter evidence to suit his own needs. Also, do you agree or disagree with Marty telling Mrs. Weller to have Mr. Weller's body burned. Why or why not?
Essay Topic 2
Many events are foreshadowed in the book. Describe at least four examples where foreshadowing was used and also discuss the results of those events.
Essay Topic 3
Josh Winkler takes a retrovirus from his lab and, by accident, his brother, Adam, inhales it.
Part 1: Why did Josh take the retrovirus from the lab?
Part 2: Was Josh as greedy as Rick, Marty or Robert, as the book progressed? Why or why not?
Part 3: Use examples from the book to explain the different phases of greed, guilt and redemption for Josh.
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