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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 end of Chapter 8, as he lay hidden, Marcus killed how many Taliban fighters who could have found him?

2. Marcus used an infrared strobe light and the laser from what to signal the regular U.S. flyby in Chapter 8?

3. What was the name of Marcus' twin brother?

4. One day the villagers called out to Marcus excitedly because they had seen what, in Chapter 11?

5. What was the name of the village doctor who was among the villagers who found Marcus in Chapter 9?

Short Essay Questions

1. What happened after Marcus and his team released the goatherds in Chapter 7? What led to gunfire erupting?

2. What did Marcus encounter as he searched for water in Chapter 9? How does he describe his plight?

3. When was Marcus taken to a cave by the villagers in Chapter 10? How does he describe the experience?

4. In what ways did the villagers show generosity in protecting Marcus in Chapter 11? How did he attempt to repay them?

5. What led up to Marcus discovering water in Chapter 9?

6. How is the atmosphere at Marcus's family's home described in Chapter 11?

7. What happened after Marcus returned to the village from the caves in Chapter 10?

8. How did Marcus and his men encounter goatherds in Chapter 7? What ethical dilemma did the team face?

9. What happened when Marcus was taken into the village in Chapter 10? Who came and interrogated him?

10. What plan did Marcus and the villagers develop in order to reach the military base in Chapter 10? What was Marcus treated with for pain?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Describe the injuries sustained by Marcus during his escape in Chapter 9. In what state was Marcus when he was discovered by the tribesmen? What is the culture and history of these people? Why did they choose to help Marcus?

Essay Topic 2

Describe and discuss the theme of heroism in the book. What are examples of symbolism and imagery that support the theme of heroism? How did Mikey's actions on the battlefield in Chapter 8 demonstrate this theme? How do Marcus's actions demonstrate heroism?

Essay Topic 3

Describe and discuss Marcus's ambition and determination in the narrative. Where did Marcus find strength during his harrowing training? How did this training effectively prepare him for the battlefield? What changes did Marcus undergo during training?

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