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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 science fiction novel by Jules Verne is alluded to in Part II: "A Tibetan Tapestry," Chapter 81?
2. What is the last known place of habitation by the Neanderthals?
3. According to the scientific information related in the novel, Melanesians and Australian Aborigines have up to what percentage of Denisovan DNA?
4. The letter that falls from the journal when Kate opens it in Part II: "A Tibetan Tapestry," Chapter 71 is dated from 1938 and signed by whom?
5. How old is Howard Keegan said to appear in Part III: "The Tombs of Atlantis," Chapter 106?
Short Essay Questions
1. What is revealed regarding the location of the Bell in Part III: "The Tombs of Atlantis," Chapter 97? What additional clue is included along with the final journal entry?
2. What information is related in the press release in Part II: "A Tibetan Tapestry," Chapter 78?
3. How is the setting of the mining site in Gibraltar described in Part II: "A Tibetan Tapestry," Chapter 81? Who leads Patrick on the tour?
4. Whom does Kate encounter as she attempts to escape with the children in Part III: "The Tombs of Atlantis," Chapter 132? How does Kate respond?
5. What does Patrick Pierce reveal about the capabilities of the Bell in Part III: "The Tombs of Atlantis," Chapter 127?
6. What are Robert Hunt’s actions in Part II: "A Tibetan Tapestry," Chapter 82?
7. What obstacles do Patrick and David face as they attempt to find Kate in Part III: "The Tombs of Atlantis," Chapter 139?
8. Whom does Kate meet when she exits the portal with the children in Part III: "The Tombs of Atlantis"? How is this character described?
9. What report is related to Dorian Sloane in Part II: "A Tibetan Tapestry," Chapter 70? How does he respond to the report?
10. What offer does Howard Keegan make to Kate Warner in Part III: "The Tombs of Atlantis," Chapter 106? How does Kate respond?
Essay Topics
Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:
Essay Topic 1
Describe and discuss the character of Josh Cohen and the information that he learns regarding the history and structure of the Clocktower organization from David Vale. How does David Vale describe the Immari Corporation? What is Josh’s response to David’s theories regarding the 9/11 attacks? What actions of Josh’s help to propel the plot of the story forward?
Essay Topic 2
Discuss the character of David Vale in The Atlantis Gene. How does David differ from Kate Warner? What is David’s objective in the novel? How does David’s character evolve throughout the story?
Essay Topic 3
Describe the Clocktower organization in The Atlantis Gene. Is this organization aligned with any nation(s)? What is David Vale’s position within the organization? What is his objective at the train station in Chapter 2? How does the reader’s impressions of Clocktower change in the course of the novel?
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