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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. Whom does Neidelman introduce as the team's computer specialist at the meeting after Field's injury?

2. On a boat ride to Ragged Island, what does Neidelman share with Malin?

3. How do Neidelman and Malin confirm their agreement for Malin to join Neidelman's expedition?

4. After the boys get to Ragged Island, what is the first thing the boys find?

5. What does Woody Clay make clear to Malin Hatch that he will do everything to protect?

Short Essay Questions

1. What is the discussion about between St. John and Wopner during Chapter 18 in the command center?

2. What makes the team believe they have found a mass grave at the Water Pit?

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

4. Detail the results of using the explosives on the Water Pit.

5. Why is Wopner trashing one of his computers?

6. In Chapter 10, what is the purpose of the meeting aboard the Griffin?

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

8. What happens at the beginning of Chapter 9 when Malin visits his childhood home?

9. Who does Malin renew an acquaintance with while at Stormhaven? What do they discuss?

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

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

What motive does Malin Hatch have in finding the treasure? How is this motive different from Neidelman's motive? How do these relate to their character development and their actions? Explain your answer using at least two details from the story.

Essay Topic 3

Compare and contrast the Cerberus and the Griffin. What are they, how are they used (primary purpose), and how would you describe their appearance?

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