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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. Where is Malin Hatch relaxing at the beginning of Chapter 12?

2. Because they can't pump the water out, what does Neidelman order the crew to do, just like the pirates?

3. Who are the guests of honor at the Stormhaven Lobster Bake?

4. What is the name of the English architect who designed the Water Pit?

5. How much money does Neidelman estimate Red Ned Ockham's treasure is worth?

Short Essay Questions

1. What happens when Malin and Johnny Hatch take a boat over to Ragged Island?

2. What are some terms of the agreement that Neidelman and Malin make and how do they seal their agreement with each other?

3. What is the legend of the pirate Red Ned Ockham?

4. Who are the two divers on Neidelman's team and what are they going to be doing?

5. What does Malin Hatch learn from the computer printout that Neidelman gives him?

6. Detail what Hatch sees when he comes aboard the Cerberus with Neidelman in Chapter 11.

7. Who is Captain Gerald Neidelman and why does he want to see Malin Hatch?

8. Why does Malin return to Stormhaven at the beginning of Chapter 3?

9. Who is Sir William Macallan? Why does Neidelman bring him up in his discussion with Malin about the project?

10. What was the discussion about between Malin Hatch and Professor Horn at the Stormhaven Lobster Bake?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

What is the relationship between Professor Horn and Malin Hatch throughout "Riptide"? Does the relationship progress? What strains the relationship? How are these characters different?

Essay Topic 2

Analyze how the theme of disobedience is evident with the Hatch brothers, Malin and Johnny. How does it affect their interpersonal relationships? How does disobedience effect what happens to each character? Present examples from the book to support your position.

Essay Topic 3

What is the relationship between Kerry Wopner and Gerald Neidelman? How are they similar? How are they different?

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