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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. Where is Dean when the train bomb explodes?

2. Who explains over the phone how to separate the bomb?

3. Why is Duoar's van delayed in Paris?

4. Who gives Duoar directions to the Eurostar?

5. What landmark was blocked due to the President's arrival in Paris?

Short Essay Questions

1. How do Lia and Dean escape from the tunnel after the explosion? What challenges do they face as they attempt escape?

2. In the end, what does the NSA learn about the tunnel explosion and how do they gauge the size of the explosion?

3. Why does Dean follow Donohue after Ponclare is shot?

4. What challenge does Duoar's plan for the train face at the very beginning?

5. What choice does Duoar ponder when he and Ahmed are in the engine? What does he decide?

6. Who advises Lia that there is a nuclear warhead on the train and how is she supposed to defuse it?

7. What evidence does Johnny Bib offer regarding a possible explosion planned for the Eiffel Tower?

8. What is unusual about the two policemen who descend from the top of the Eiffel Tower?

9. How does the NSA determine that the bigger terrorist attack will be on the Chunnel?

10. Why does Duoar want revenge on Ponclare?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Name and define the five types of conflict. Which conflict is predominant in this novel? Explain the conflict in detail, using both the definition and examples from Deep Black.

Essay Topic 2

Irony is the contrast between what is expected and what actually happens. There are three types of irony: verbal, situational, and dramatic. Identify and discuss two examples of irony in the book. Which type of irony is it? What is expected and what actually occurs with your examples?

Essay Topic 3

Compare and contrast Dean and Karr as major characters.

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