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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 gives Ford a run-down of the histories of each of Zacul's prisoners?

2. Which of the following charges was DeArmond not arrested for in his lifetime?

3. Which of the following characters confronts Ford about his relationship with Dr. Braun-Richards?

4. Who follows Ford when he drives away from Helen Hollins's house, warning him to stay away from Sandy Key?

5. What color are the uniforms the soldiers who abduct Ford are wearing?

Short Essay Questions

1. How does General Riviera react to the true reason as to why Ford is in Masagua?

2. What do Ford and Tomlinson discuss when they are in the prisoner truck headed to the camp?

3. How does General Juan Riviera greet Ford when he arrives in Masagua?

4. What reason does Ford give to Zacul as to why he is in Masagua?

5. How does Tomlinson prove his dedication to Ford while staying at General Riviera's?

6. What happens when Ford goes to Jessica's to visit with her after returning home from Masagua?

7. Who is Wendy Stafford?

8. What happens when a mortar explodes near the dock where Zacul has docked his boat?

9. What confessions does Pilar make to Ford when she sees him after the fight?

10. What type of studying does Tomlinson do in preparation for his meeting with Zacul?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

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 2

Although Jake Hollins is relatively absent from the pages of the novel as a whole, he could be considered one of the most important characters in the story. First, describe Jake Hollins and his relationship with Ford. Do you think Jake should be considered one of the most important characters in the novel? Choose at least two specific scenes from the novel to strengthen your argument.

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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