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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 is in the audience at the first speech?

2. What does Buck want to use to rescue the prisoner's son?

3. Which of these is not an action related to David at the meeting?

4. How did the person die?

5. On what have believers become dependent?

Short Essay Questions

1. How does Chloe explain Big Zeke's arrest? Who was responsible?

2. The members of the Tribulation Force are able to move around freely to do their work. How is that possible given the orders from Carpathia?

3. Hannah Palemoon tries to comfort David by saying that Annie felt no pain when she was killed. How can Hannah be sure?

4. Pinkerton Stephens has a secret to share with Rayford. What is it and how does it affect Hattie?

5. What does Carpathia mean by the joke wherein he states that he "has a new lease on life?"

6. Why is Albie using an assumed name?

7. What are the options for those who choose not to receive the Mark of the Beast? Will it be easy for the Christians to survive?

8. Why is Carpathia's presence and word so powerful to the general masses? Why is Hassid immune?

9. Why does Tsion believe that Zeke and Hattie may be considered to be "lost causes?"

10. How is David Hassid able to see Satan in Carpathia?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Chaim is instructed to go to Jerusalem. Although Chaim has great faith, the man is doubtful that he is capable or prepared to make the trip. Explain why Chaim feels that way. Also examine the symbolism between Chaim's journey and the meaning of his name. What might have happened if Chaim refused the challenge?

Essay Topic 2

In the beginning of the story, Hassid goes to watch Carpathia give a speech. What is the topic and how does it relate to Carpathia's master plan? What about Carpathia makes his speeches and presence so charismatic? How does the speech affect Hassid and his perception of Carpathia? What is Hassid's opinion of Carpathia?

Essay Topic 3

Carpathia has plans to force non-believers and Christians alike to accept the Mark of the Beast. Those who do not accept the Mark will be executed. Even some of Carpathia's own people worry about scaring the believers with this violent plan. Carpathia claims that the loyal followers have nothing to fear. Do you think this statement is accurate? What might happen if one of the loyal followers converts to Christianity? Do Carpathia's followers, particularly those in the organization, take the man at his word?

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