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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. How much time had passed before Thad received the return letters?

2. Where did the lecturer meet Axel?

3. Where did Thad plan to go after being released?

4. Where was it located?

5. What item does Thad investigate?

Short Essay Questions

1. Examine the meeting between Rebecca, Thad and Gordon in Orlando.

2. What legwork did Thad do before going into the lab?

3. What was the inspiration for the title of book?

4. What happened to Thad after his release from prison?

5. Discuss Thad's sentencing.

6. How was Axel's life affected by Thad's arrest?

7. What has occurred with Axel during this time?

8. What did Thad do to keep his sanity while in prison?

9. Why did Thad contact Gordon at this stage?

10. What was the next step in Thad's plan?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Compare and contrast Thad and Brian Helms. What were the main differences? What was the nature of their work relationship? Did the men have a personal relationship? How did the relationship change throughout the course of the book?

Essay Topic 2

Discuss Thad's life after he was released from prison. What did Thad do? Where did he go? What were his immediate plans? Where do you think Thad is today? Do you think Thad will ever be able to work at JSC or another similar facility in the future?

Essay Topic 3

The author uses several examples of foreshadowing in the book. Give at least three examples of this technique, how they were used and the effectiveness of each.

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