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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 unusual activity is performed by the men in the prison barracks?

2. Where does Carpathia intend to go once he is in Jerusalem?

3. Who has no reason to be afraid?

4. It appears that David has more than his share of ________________.

5. Where will Chaim go?

Short Essay Questions

1. Why are Buck and Albie planning to go to Greece? What might be accomplished there?

2. Buck and Albie try desperately to save Laslo's wife from the execution. Explain Buck and Albie's actions and the outcome.

3. Why is Ming so anxious for Chang to get a job in David's department?

4. What does Carpathia expect to see when he arrives in Israel? Who is responsible for making it happen?

5. What might happen in Israel that would cause Chaim to be sent there?

6. What is Tsion's explanation of the differences in the religious texts?

7. Chaim and Rayford discuss Carpathia's death. How did Carpathia die? Who was responsible?

8. What information does Hickman have that will benefit Carpathia in carrying out his plan?

9. Why does David insist on taking Ming to the safe house before Chang is hired on at the department? Why is the timing important?

10. What made Hannah decide to become a Christian? Did something prompt her to convert? What was the catalyst?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Jim Hickman takes over the position vacated by Fortunato. How does Hickman fit into the organization? What is Hickman's job and how does he plan to fulfill the role? Do you think Hickman is capable? What is Hickman's background? How will it help or hinder Hickman in the new job? Explain.

Essay Topic 2

There are many discussions in which Carpathia is referred to as the Antichrist. Many of the characters reference religious texts to prove the point. Explain how the members of the Tribulation Force and others can be sure that Carpathia is Satan incarnate. Is the belief in the prophecy realistic or foolish? What might happen if the characters are wrong?

Essay Topic 3

Big Zeke is arrested and knows that Carpathia's people will try to make him receive the Mark. Examine Zeke's faith and how you think the believer would initially react to the arrest. What might have happened to Zeke right after the arrest? How did Little Zeke handle the arrest and his father's eventual death?

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