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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 did Nichols do, first thing after viewing the contents?

2. What was the only difference in the crew?

3. What color was Severus' tunic?

4. What was the nerve agent used by "Lemke"?

5. Where was the Secretary General heading?

Short Essay Questions

1. What was the secret purpose of the Thursday night poker game?

2. Why would recovery of the sub be a difficult endeavor?

3. Why might the tablets suit any known geographical location?

4. Why aren't the Soviets aware of the salvage operation?

5. Why did Venator feel no remorse for those who had perished when the roof had collapsed?

6. Why are classical works of art and literature such a vital interest to the Government of the U.S.A?

7. What was the steward of Flight 106 attempting to do and why?

8. Why didn't the sight of blood and the bodies sicken the impostor?

9. Why was it so important that Venator got back to the ship?

10. Who was the last one to fall and what did he do?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Examine the nature of barbarity and savages. When taken into context, although Native Americans lived primitively, the barbaric invaders were the europeans who came here and slaughtered villages. What defines a barbarian? A savage? Relate barbarity to developed nations. How do they interact?

Essay Topic 2

Compare Hala and any political figure you can think of. Who does she most resemble in politics? What about monarchs of the past and present? How is Hala the only comparable woman to match Dirk? How do you think Clive Cussler feels about women? Why?

Essay Topic 3

If we took the story as literal, examine how you believe the world would change with the information that Junius Venators' cavern would have held. Explain how that acquisition of such artifacts would dramatically change the course of events in politics, religion, finances, and history. What kinds of things might the religious community be obligated to accept?

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