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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. At the time of the explosion, how many hours of oxygen do the people trapped on Old Gert have left?

2. As Chapter 7 begins, how long has the Old Gert crew been stranded at the bottom of the ocean?

3. What is the real name of the art specialist who met with Suma in Edo City?

4. What is the name of the treasure the men in the Philippines are searching for?

5. How many ships like the Divine Star are already docked at United States' ports?

Short Essay Questions

1. Why does the crew of the ship that happens upon the drifting vessel send a boarding party over to the apparently abandoned ship?

2. Why is Giordino so upset that Pitt is trapped on Old Gert?

3. As Pitt and Giordino accompany Admiral Sandecker to Washington, why does Pitt grow increasing angry with the Admiral?

4. Within minutes of boarding the abandoned ship, what symptoms do the boarding party members begin to experience?

5. What happens because of the nuclear explosion that forces the immediate release of the oceanographic team?

6. After the first two transport subs have left Old Gert, what do the remaining people aboard Old Gert do?

7. Why is the salvage operation of the Divine Star put on hold?

8. Describe what the first transport sub expected to find when it reached the ocean surface.

9. Why does Steen not want the Captain to send another boarding party to the Divine Star?

10. What is the purpose of the congressional subcommittee that Loren Smith serves on?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Hideki Suma is a supremely confident man. Identify at least three instances from the story that highlight his confidence. How is Suma helped by his utter confidence? How is Suma hurt by his confidence? Provide examples of each.

Essay Topic 2

Al Giordino has accompanied Dirk Pitt on mission after dangerous mission throughout the course of the story. However, as the final mission looms, Dirk Pitt refuses to let Giordino accompany him. Why does Pitt refuse to let Giordino accompany him? What makes this mission different from their other missions? Do you agree with Pitt's decision? Why or why not?

Essay Topic 3

Compare and contrast Raymond Jordan and Hideki Suma.

a) How are the two characters similar? How are they different?

b) Compare the role that justice plays in each of their lives. How is each character affected by the concept of fairness - both positively and negatively?

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