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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 type of wine does Jessica serve Ford on the first night they make love?

2. What is Major Durell's first name?

3. How many of the names in Hollins's address book does Ford recognize?

4. How long have Hollins and Ford known each other?

5. What neighborhood in Manhattan did Jessica live and work in during her time in the city?

Short Essay Questions

1. What are the after-effects of the fight with the salesman on Ford's body?

2. What is the Sealife Corporation?

3. What type of relationship does Ford have with Sally Field?

4. Who is Bernstein and how does Ford convince Bernstein to partner with him?

5. How does Ford know the status of Jessica's relationship with Benny?

6. Who is Jessica McClure?

7. Who is Donal Pio Cheng?

8. What clues does Ford search for in Tequesta after discovering Hollins's body?

9. How does Dr. Marion Ford emerge from the Presidential Palace at the opening of the novel?

10. Who is Tomlinson?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Throughout the novel, Ford calls on old friendships that stretch back even to high school in order to create a network of people that can feed him information when needed. First, create a list of characters Ford calls on from his past to help in his investigation into Jake's disappearance. Then, choose one relationship from Ford's past that proves to be particularly valuable in his investigation. Do you think Ford's investigation would have been a success without this character's help? Be sure to cite examples from the text to strengthen your arguments.

Essay Topic 2

As a biologist, Ford has an interesting relation with fish. First, explain how Ford treats wildlife when he is out on his boat fishing. What does Ford's relationship with the wild tell the reader about his character? Then, compare Ford's treatment of wild fish to his relationship with domestic fish. What is the same about these relationships? What is different? Is there anything surprising in this comparison?

Essay Topic 3

Throughout the course of their lives, Hollins's relationship with Ford has changed greatly. First, describe what Hollins and Ford's friendship was like in high school. Then, compare that to the relationship they had when Hollins first called asking for Ford's help. Finally, describe the state of the friendship between Hollins and Ford at the end of the novel.

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