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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. How old is John?

2. What is the name of Dr. Zollner's assistant?

3. Whose voice does John's voice-warning and advisory system in his car remind him of?

4. What color are the locker room doors painted at the facility on Plum Island?

5. What position did John hold before he got injured?

Short Essay Questions

1. What is interesting to John and Beth about the type of weapons Stevens and his security forces carry on Plum Island?

2. Describe Uncle Harry's house as it is described in Chapter 1.

3. Describe the appearance of Ted Nash when John is introduced to him in Chapter 4.

4. What hobby had the Gordons taken up on Plum Island that involved Paul Stevens?

5. Why does Max want to bring John on as a consultant in the Gordon case?

6. Why were Tom and Judy Gordon sometimes mistaken for celebrities?

7. Describe the Olde Towne Taverne.

8. Describe the Gordons' book collection that John finds in their home.

9. Why doesn't John answer the questions from George Foster about his relationship with the Gordons in Chapter 4?

10. According to Dr. Zollner, what was the job description of the Gordons?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

In Plum Island, DeMille highlights several different strong female figures who go outside of the norm of typical gender roles; for example, Beth and Emma. Using at least two main characters from the novel, discuss what commentary DeMille is making about gender roles.

Essay Topic 2

Throughout the novel, John and Beth's relationship changes dramatically several times. Using textual examples, describe how the shifts in their relationship resonate with the themes of love, lust, judgment, and redemption.

Essay Topic 3

One of the literary tools employed by DeMille in Plum Island is the use of paradox and irony. Give examples of where DeMille has employed verbal or situational irony and discuss in detail how this use of irony has furthered the plot, developed characters, or strengthened a theme.

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