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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. Who previously thought it was impossible to see this sight?

2. How many children did the couple lose in the Rapture?

3. Who accompanies Steele to the meeting?

4. There is an official GC posting related to the death of _____.

5. Who is upset with Buck's decision to go to the gala?

Short Essay Questions

1. The GC releases an official posting on what event? What does Buck do shortly after? What is Chaim's reaction?

2. Why are Buck and the other Christians able to remember what Carpathia says when the others are not?

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

4. Name at least one pro and one con about the weapon the weapons dealer is trying to sell to Steele.

5. What happens during the confrontation between Carpathia, Eli and Moishe?

6. What are the plans for the gala? What does Carpathia say about Eli and Moishe?

7. Carpathia comes up with a clever addition to his plan to kill Matthews. What is Carpathia's new idea?

8. Where does Buck go in Tel Aviv? Who does he visit?

9. Tsion says he will not attend that gala. Tsion also reminds his readers about what event?

10. Why is Steele concerned about his real reasons for finding Hattie?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Carpathia is only one of many zealots who 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

Much credence is placed in the two main religious texts in the story. What are the texts? What do they have to say about Carpathia and men of that sort? Compare and contrast the writings in the text. Are there other religious or historical texts that make the same claim?

Essay Topic 3

Carpathia has plans to force non-believers and Christians alike to accept the Mark of the Beast. Those who do not accept the Mark will be executed. Even some of Carpathia's own people worry about scaring the believers with this violent plan. Carpathia claims that the loyal followers have nothing to fear. Do you think this statement is accurate? What might happen if one of the loyal followers converts to Christianity? Do Carpathia's followers, particularly those in the organization, take the man at his word?

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