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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. At which airport does Steel meet Hanson?

2. Who makes unsuccessful attempts to call Steele?

3. What item does Chaim intend to make?

4. What is the name of Hanson's dead friend?

5. Where do Trudy and Dwayne wait for Steele?

Short Essay Questions

1. What question does Buck frequently ask of Chaim?

2. Why does T chastise Steele?

3. What is the purpose of Leon courting the ten new regional rulers? What crime will they be asked to commit?

4. What happens when Chaim arrives at the gala?

5. Examine Steele's experience with the weapons dealer.

6. What happens when Steele fires the weapon for the first time?

7. What happens when Leon calls Hassid into his office?

8. What does Steele find when he goes to meet the Tuttles at a diner?

9. What is Mac's memory about the conversation with Steele regarding Carpathia's death?

10. Who does Steele meet? What is the couple's story?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Chaim is asked to attend Carpathia's speech. Although Chaim has great faith, the man is doubtful that he is capable or prepared to make the trip. Explain why Chaim feels that way. Also examine the reason Chaim wants Buck and Tsion to be in the audience. Why is Chaim worried? Is Chaim worried for his safety or because he is unsure of Carpathia's motives? What are Carpathia's motives in relation to Chaim? What would you do in Chaim's place? Explain.

Essay Topic 2

At the end of the story, Buck and Steele go to watch Carpathia give a speech. What is the topic and how does it relate to Carpathia's master plan? What about Carpathia makes his speeches and presence so charismatic? How does the speech affect Buck and/or Steele and his perception of Carpathia? What is Buck's opinion of Carpathia? What is Steele's opinion of Carpathia?

Essay Topic 3

Several of the characters claim to have been converted through the writings of Ben-Judah. The internet postings are also credited for bringing people to Christ. Traditionally, Christians learned about Christ through the Bible. Why was it necessary to use other texts? Explain how the writings of Ben-Jordan differ from those of the Bible. Which is more powerful? Which contains more truth?

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