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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. Who calls the crew at the Water Pit and tells them there is a problem within the Water Pit?

2. Through testing, what does Hatch believe is radioactive?

3. In Chapter 50, whom is Bonterre seeing if she can trust?

4. Where does Chapter 28 open with a flurry of activity?

5. What is the name of the lobster man who wants to quit the flotilla protest?

Short Essay Questions

1. What type of package is delivered to Hatch at his home?

2. What is the special sermon Woody Clay is preparing for Kerry Wopner's funeral about?

3. Once Hatch has made it to shore in Chapter 49e, who begins shooting at Hatch and why?

4. What does Hatch tell Neidelman he learned about St. Michael's Sword?

5. What evidence does St. John find about Macallan in Chapter 35?

6. What does Isobel Bonterre tell Hatch at the beginning of Chapter 37?

7. What does Hatch believe about the sword?

8. What papers does Hatch find in his attic within the dusty wardrobe that accidentally comes apart?

9. Describe the sword casket and St. Michael's Sword using details from the story.

10. What does Hatch discover upon studying the skeletons from the Water Pit?

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 qualities help someone lead a group of people? Who shows better qualities of being a leader in "Riptide," Neidelman or Hatch? Give examples from the story to support your answer. List at least four qualities that Hatch and Neidelman demonstrate through their characters.

Essay Topic 3

The people of Stormhaven have seen many disasters with the Water Pit and Ragged Island through various operations to try to locate the treasure. What are some of the disasters that have occurred and what do you believe are the reasons for these disasters? What are the side effects of the disasters? Give at least two details from the story to support your answer.

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