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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 Hal say his mother's profession is in Chapter 102?

2. Where does Carlyle say the key is hidden in Chapter 107?

3. What Founding Father does Caden describe as "totally judgmental with that perpetual smirk" in Chapter 74?

4. What Shakespearean play is alluded to in the title of Chapter Chapter 115, "Double, double, Toil and Trouble, Fire Burn and Cauldron Bubble"?

5. What does the doctor tell Caden his job is now in Chapter 84?

Short Essay Questions

1. What foes are described by the Captain in Chapter 81: "War of the Nemesi"?

2. What happens when Caden's diving bell is tested in Chapter 69?

3. What does the Parrot solicit Caden to do in Chapter 71?

4. What conspiracy does the Captain pull Caden into in Chapter 73?

5. What does Hal say about symbols in Chapter 110?

6. What information does Hal relate to Caden about his mother in Chapter 120?

7. How does Caden describe the setting of his dream after he's been left in the hospital in Chapter 78?

8. What does Calliope solicit Caden to do for her in Chapter 100?

9. What information does Skye relate about Callie in Chapter 101?

10. What new medication does Dr. Poirot prescribe for Caden in Chapter 114? Why?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Discuss the correlations between the parrot and Dr. Poirot in the novel. How are these characters reflective of one another? What is the objective of each character? How is that objective achieved?

Essay Topic 2

Discuss the theme of tragedy in mental illness in Challenger Deep. What tragedies appear in the novel? How are these tragedies directly or indirectly connected to mental illness? What symbolism supports this theme?

Essay Topic 3

How do Caden's family members, teachers, and peers respond to the changes in behavior that he undergoes? Do you think that their concerns are justified? What treatment is sought to help Caden?

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