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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. How does the Captain describe the white whale in his story in Chapter 81?

2. What is Caden ordered to clean in Chapter 82?

3. Who is the artist of David that the narrator alludes to in Chapter 113?

4. Dr. Poirot tells Caden in Chapter 105 that his construct of the world can be very seductive, but he says the price of it is what?

5. What word used by the Captain in Chapter 81 means to explain?

Short Essay Questions

1. Where is the worm described by Caden in Chapter 68: "Worm Inside"?

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

3. How have Caden's perceptions of his parents changed in Chapter 72?

4. Where does Carlyle tell Caden he can find the key to free Calliope's legs in Chapter 107?

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

6. How does Caden describe the manufacturing of medication in Chapter 115?

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

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

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

10. What is the metaphor that is illustrated through Caden's cleaning the cannon?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Discuss the mission that the Captain proclaims at Challenger Deep. What is the symbolic significance of this mission? Who undertakes the mission? What is the outcome of the mission?

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

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?

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