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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. In what Central American country did Ford and Hollins run into each other recently?

2. What do the out-of-state partiers Ford listens to across the water do for a living?

3. What type of trees line the shore near the marina?

4. Which of the following bands is not heard by Ford and Tomlinson blasting from the party across the water?

5. What type of house pet does Jessica keep?

Short Essay Questions

1. What clues does Ford search for in Tequesta after discovering Hollins's body?

2. How did Hollins treat Ford when they met years earlier in South America?

3. What reason does Hollins give Ford as to why he believes his son was kidnapped?

4. What type of relationship does Ford have with Sally Field?

5. What is the Sealife Corporation?

6. How does the old man outside the Presidential Palace treat Ford when he sees him emerge?

7. Why does Ford get into a fight with an out-of-state salesman?

8. How does Ford react when he reads Hollins's obituary in the newspaper?

9. What deal does Ford make with the old man outside the Presidential Palace?

10. Who is Donal Pio Cheng?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

As a biologist, Ford has an interesting relation with fish. First, explain how Ford treats wildlife when he is out on his boat fishing. What does Ford's relationship with the wild tell the reader about his character? Then, compare Ford's treatment of wild fish to his relationship with domestic fish. What is the same about these relationships? What is different? Is there anything surprising in this comparison?

Essay Topic 2

The people of Masagua have an interesting history. First, describe the history that is recorded in the Kin Qux Cho. Who is allowed access to this history? Then, explain how the history of the Masagua people directly affects the plot of the novel and the life of young Jake Hollins. Be sure to cite at least two specific examples from the text to strengthen your arguments.

Essay Topic 3

Ford has been close to General Riviera. First, explain how these two men met. Over what activities did they bond? Then, explain how General Riviera feels about Ford's search for Jake Hollins and how he aided Ford in his quest. Be sure to include at least two specific scenes from the novel that you think support your argument to the relationship between Ford and General Riviera.

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