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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. Why does Swathmore want ll traces and references to Digital Fortress removed?

2. What is Susan Fletcher's occupation?

3. Swathmore's plan includes _________________________________.

4. What does Midge Wilken see from her office?

5. According to North Dakota, who killed Tankado?

Short Essay Questions

1. What is a cipher text?

2. Why does Hale want Susan to come with him?

3. Why does Becker decide to enter the Club Embrujo?

4. What deal does Hale want?

5. How does Swathmore respond when learning about Greg Hale being North Dakota?

6. What is a mutation string?

7. What is a tracer?

8. How does Becker try to locate the ring?

9. Why does Phil Chartrukian decide to report the possibility of a TRANSLTR virus to his superior?

10. What is the significance of the missing ring?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Throughout the book, Hale and other characters complain about the EFF. What is the EFF? What are its functions? What are the pros and cons of watchdog organizations? Why was it mentioned so often by the various characters?

Essay Topic 2

Swathmore's actions cost the government a two billion dollar super computer and caused the death of or affected the lives of many people. Do you think Swathmore deserved to die? Why or why not? Was it poetic justice? Explain.

Essay Topic 3

Tankado's favorite saying was 'Who Will Guard the Guards?' Explain the meaning of this term within the context of the novel. Who was Tankado applying the term to and why?

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