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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 does the man carrying the suicide bomber accuse Felix of being?

2. What did the prisoner's former cell mate do for a vocation?

3. Unlike other warriors, what do scouts fail to carry?

4. When the guys realize that it is Felix's first drop, what percent does his chance of survival drop to?

5. Where does Felix wake up as the sole survivor?

Short Essay Questions

1. What happens when Jack arrives at Project Complex?

2. Describe the planet Banshee.

3. Describe the changes Felix experiences as the Engine.

4. Who is Jack's contact and why is he angry with Jack?

5. Describe Allie.

6. What does Lewis do that surprises Jack and Hollis and prevents Borglyn from overtaking the planet?

7. When did Felix's first drop occur and what is the discrepancy that Lya finds in the Fleet records?

8. What does Jack do in order to execute Borglyn's plan?

9. Why does Eyes spit in Jack's direction?

10. Describe the A-team and their plan.

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

How is war portrayed in Armor? How does this depiction vary from traditional stories? Describe.

Essay Topic 2

The author uses some important instances of foreshadowing in Armor. Explain what foreshadowing is and cite at least two examples making sure to explain what makes each an example of foreshadowing.

Essay Topic 3

Discuss how Steakley's choice of writing the story from distinctly two points of view, that of Felix and that of Jack Crow, interspersed with some third-person narrative is effective. How do these varying perspectives add fullness to the story?

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