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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. After he confronts Kamatori in the study, what weapon does Pitt take from Kamatori's wall?

2. Who is concealed inside one of the Murmoto cars that Furukawa is picking up?

3. As the helicopter flees from Ajima Island with Suma aboard, where is the helicopter planning to land?

4. While briefing the President of the United States, what does Jordan talk the President out of doing?

5. Whom does Raymond Jordan suspect of being a sleeper agent?

Short Essay Questions

1. Why does Tsuboi decide to manually detonate at least one of the nuclear bomb cars?

2. Why does Kamatori believe his mission to eliminate Pitt and Giordino's failed?

3. How was Pitt able to put the robotic dogs out of commission?

4. When Tsuboi orders the helicopter shot down, what unpleasant conclusion do Jordan and Kern reach about Suma?

5. What was the tensest moment of Pitt's mission to put the nuclear bomb into place?

6. After the MAIT members are captured on Suma's island, what does Suma share with his captives as they all dine together?

7. What is the central concept driving Suma's plan to wreak havoc in the world and allow Japan to assume control?

8. What role is planned for Pitt and Giordino as the MAIT team members get ready to destroy Suma's control center?

9. Even though the Kaiten Project cannot be detonated in simultaneous fashion until the codes are reprogrammed, why is it still dangerous?

10. What are Raymond Jordan's intentions concerning Hideki Suma?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

The Japanese use several different methods to try to force the Americans to meet their demands.

a) Identify three tactics used by the Japanese to force the Americans' hands.

b) For each tactic identified, explain why the Japanese chose this method of persuasion.

c) Compare and contrast these tactics in terms of their operational style, level of involvement, and success or failure.

Essay Topic 2

The theme of loyalty is evident throughout the novel. Tsuboi's loyalties, for instance, lie with himself and he turns on Suma the instant Suma becomes a potential liability. Discuss how the theme of loyalty is portrayed through the eyes of Dirk Pitt, Al Giordino, Hideki Suma, and Ichori Tsuboi. Support your observations.

Essay Topic 3

Hideki Suma is a supremely confident man. Identify at least three instances from the story that highlight his confidence. How is Suma helped by his utter confidence? How is Suma hurt by his confidence? Provide examples of each.

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