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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 tells Air Force One that the Chunnel may be the target?

2. How do Lia and Charlie travel back to the U.S at the end of the novel?

3. What did the terrorists use to back up their computers?

4. What does Duoar's message that says "yes" mean?

5. Which check-in area does Donohue use when he arrives at the Eurostar?

Short Essay Questions

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

2. Explain the whereabouts of both Dean and Lia when the first bomb explodes on the train.

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

4. How does the train staff communicate with the train? What does communication with it indicate after the first train bomb?

5. Why is Donohue concerned to see Duoar on the train?

6. While Dean and Lia pursue Donohue after he shoots Ponclare, what is Karr's assignment?

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

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

9. Why does Duoar want revenge on Ponclare?

10. When does Lia meet Donohue face to face? What happens in their meeting?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

What is the difference between conflict and crisis in a novel? How are they similar? Also relate the differences and similarities specifically to Deep Black.

Essay Topic 2

Name and discuss three historical events or actual locations that exist in real-life and are mentioned in the book. What role does each event play in the book?

Essay Topic 3

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?

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