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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 type of lesson is Jenna giving to Kara Lynn?

2. Bernal's former commander tells him that he is the worst of anyone he has seen at doing what?

3. Which of the following characters is not thought to be with the helicopter?

4. What story does David Lee tell the coach when he comes in nude?

5. What provides Keyes with a clue as to where Wiley may have taken Kara Lynn?

Short Essay Questions

1. Describe the role the Shriners plan in helping to try and save Kara Lynn from being kidnapped.

2. What happens when Bernal stops driving and walking with Garcia?

3. What does Kara Lynn talk to Wiley about when she wakes up on the island after he kidnaps her?

4. Describe in detail the float on which Kara Lynn will ride.

5. What does Mr. Cardoza tell Mulcahy in regards to Wiley's column and why does he make that decision?

6. What new plan does Wiley announce to the group and what are Bernal's thoughts?

7. What realization does Keyes come to as he drives through the night trying to save Kara Lynn?

8. What transpires between Bloodworth and Garcia and what is the reason behind the action Garcia takes?

9. What happens that makes Tigertail despondent?

10. What does Reed Shivers lecture Keyes about when he shows up at their house after taking Garcia to the hospital?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

In what way is this novel symbolic of actual events which have happened over the last thirty years? In what ways is it a misrepresentation?

Essay Topic 2

What reason does Tigertail have for participating in the plot? Do you believe his reason is more justified than the other characters? Why or why not?

Essay Topic 3

Discuss the concept of terrorism developed throughout this novel? In what ways are these terrorists different from the majority of terrorists reported about in the media? In what ways are they the same?

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