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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 is David trying to complete?

2. As whom does the leader of the three men introduce himself?

3. What does Kendall McMillan think they should do?

4. Where is Houston ordered by the Pentagon to go?

5. Where is Jack taking the Deep Fathom?

Short Essay Questions

1. What does China do, what impact does it have on Nafe and why?

2. How does Jack fool David and his men twice, giving the others an opportunity to get away?

3. How does Jack manage to escape from the top of Darong Island?

4. What mistake does David makes that costs him his life?

5. What difference does Jack leaving for Okinawa have on David's plans and why?

6. What is it about the circuitry David gives Jack that upsets him?

7. What happens while Jack and Lisa are at the ruins and who comes to their rescue?

8. Of what does Karen convince Jack on the flight to Pohnpei?

9. What are some of the preparations involved in Jack taking Perseus the distance necessary to rescue Karen?

10. What does Spangler threaten when Jack won't easily surrender himself?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

There is tremendous political upheaval following the earthquakes and land mass disruptions. The crash of Air Force One is an added complication in which way? Despite the obvious tragedy of the crash, who stands to gain from it? What political shuffle is intended or created as a result? What reasons would the VP have to falsify the reasons for the crash. What motivates him politically and why? Who does Nafe invest in his plans? Could something of this nature happen in the political climate of our times? Why or why not?

Essay Topic 2

Gabriel describes himself as the ghost in the machine. What does this reference mean? What exactly is Gabriel and what is his purpose? Are there other forms of self educating synthetic intelligences in existence today? If your answer is no, can you see the existence of such an artificial intelligence in your lifetime? What are the possible risks to creating a self educating awareness with global connections? How can these risks be overcome?

Essay Topic 3

How does Elvis save the Deep Fathom? Is this a likely scenario? What kind of jobs do dogs have in reality that correspond to the abilities he displays? What behavior does he exhibit to get the attention of the crew members? How are they able to use the advance knowledge to fool David into thinking that his plan succeeded? What unfortunate ploy is used to back up their ruse to Jack's temporary disadvantage?

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