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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. Others consider Rosenzweig to be more of a ________.

2. What is the name of Williams' friend in London?

3. Williams had gone from New York to which other major US city?

4. Where is Williams left after the plane could proceed no farther?

5. Steele and Chloe are eager to escape their ______, if only for a little while.

Short Essay Questions

1. What phone messages are received by Williams? What is Williams' reaction? Why?

2. Name at least one of the things discussed by Williams and Ritz.

3. What major event did Irene try to explain to Steele without much success?

4. How did Irene's new views cause a problem at home? What was Steele's reaction?

5. Explain the purpose of Carpathia's speech at the United Nations? Where is the speech broadcast?

6. Why is Steele upset with Chloe at the meeting?

7. What is Chloe's opinion about Hattie meeting Steele at the airport?

8. What is the reaction of the people at the UN when Williams arrives? Who is happy to see Williams? Who is not happy to see Williams? Why?

9. What is Carpathia's explanation when he is questioned about the Rapture? Why is the response surprising to Williams?

10. What interesting information does Chloe relay to Steele?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Carpathia is only one of many zealots that have tried to convert Christians and non-believers. The actions taken by Carpathia are similar to that of Hitler, among others. Compare and contrast Carpathia's actions against those taken by Hitler. Who do you think was more dangerous? Who had the better chance of being successful? 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

How might the story have changed if Rayford Steele had proceeded with the affair with Hattie Durham? How might Irene have reacted if she found out about Rayford's roving eye? Do you think Irene knew? Is Rayford right in assuming that Irene was too busy with her religious activities to notice anything else? Do you think Rayford was crying out for Irene's attention or did he truly believe that the marriage was in a downward spiral? Explain. Also discuss how Hattie reacted to Rayford's confession.

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