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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 the C-5 is attacked by the Japanese after dropping Pitt into the ocean, where does the C-5 divert?

2. How far from the blast is Pitt when the nuclear bomb he moved into position near the fault line explodes?

3. Who shows the MAIT team members where to place their explosives to generate the maximum effect?

4. What is the name of the assassin employed by Suma?

5. What cover disguise is the kamikaze using to gain access to the nuclear bomb car?

Short Essay Questions

1. Why does Suma take Loren Smith and Mike Diaz for a tour of his island facility before sending them back to the United States?

2. What is Admiral Sandecker's plan for blowing up the nuclear device on Dennings' Demons?

3. Why do the robots not attack the three MAIT members when they enter Suma's control room?

4. When the kamikaze detonates the nuclear bomb on U.S. soil, what does the President want to do?

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

6. On Ajima Island, why is Kamatori being berated by Suma?

7. Back at the house when he is selecting his next victim, why does Kamatori choose Fox instead of Weatherhill?

8. How do Pitt and Giordino safely traverse the booby-trapped tunnel?

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

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

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

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 2

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 3

Roy Orita wears different masks in the story. Both a patriot and a traitor, Orita is a study in contradictions. Identify, then compare and contrast the different sides of Orita. How would his plan for helping the Japanese rise to power have been affected had he not been a successful double agent? Why is it necessary for Orita to wear different masks? Could he have been successful simply working for the Japanese government without being a double agent? Why or why not?

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