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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 does the President of the United States insist that the Prime Minister of Japan do as punishment for his part in the Kaiten Project?

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

3. How long does Tsuboi give the President to announce to the American people that the President has given into Tsuboi's demands?

4. What is Tsuboi known for?

5. Tim Weatherhill is hiding an explosive device on his person. Where is he hiding the device?

Short Essay Questions

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

2. Why is Kamatori pleased that Pitt and Giordino have been given to Kamatori as a gift from Suma?

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

4. When Kamatori reaches the cliff where Pitt had been and sees all of the blood, what does Kamatori believe?

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

6. Why is Pitt not surprised when Jordan tries to sneak into his home and surprise Pitt?

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

8. What does the person concealed in the Murmoto car think as the nuclear device is examined?

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

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

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Compare and contrast Raymond Jordan and Hideki Suma.

a) How are the two characters similar? How are they different?

b) Compare the role that justice plays in each of their lives. How is each character affected by the concept of fairness - both positively and negatively?

Essay Topic 2

One of the main themes is this novel involves deceptive appearances.

a) Identify three characters that use deceptive appearances to further their interests.

b) Why do these characters rely on deception?

c) What is the outcome for these characters? Were they successful in their endeavors? Would they have been more successful if they had not been deceptive? Explain your answer.

Essay Topic 3

Compare and contrast Dirk Pitt and Craig Plunkett.

a) How are the two characters similar in terms of their professional lives? How are they different?

b) How are the two characters similar in their personality characteristics, strengths, and weaknesses? How are they different?

c) Looking forward, how might being trapped on Old Gert have affected each of these men as they moved forward with their lives? Would they be similarly affected or not?

Explain your answers and your reasoning.

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