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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. How long does Shasa battle with the great fish before his rod snaps in half?

2. Into what type of weather does Garry fly his jet to escape from the MiGs?

3. At the airport, what is Bella asked to investigate when she returns to work for her father at his corporation?

4. What number does Aaron Friedman use as the combination to his safe?

5. What type of small fish does Shasa typically use as bait while fishing?

Short Essay Questions

1. How do Sean and his men make their way to the communication hut in Camp Tercio?

2. What message does Ramon bring to Bella when he visits her in her hotel room after her visit with Nicky?

3. How does Shasa react when the marlin is finally caught?

4. On the day that he is to be rescued, how does Nicky greet Bella upon her arrival?

5. How does Elsa manage to help Shasa bait his marlin hook?

6. How is Sean greeted by the rest of the scouts when he joins them?

7. Who is Aaron Friedman, and how does Bella use him in her plans to gain information for Ramon?

8. How does Shasa find out the truth about Bella's spying, and what is his reaction?

9. Who is Sir Clarence Van Wyk?

10. What is Operation Skylight?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

When Bella becomes pregnant, her relationship with Ramon changes dramatically. First, describe the situation under which Bella became pregnant. Then, compare Bella's reaction to the pregnancy news with Ramon's reaction to the news. Finally, explain how the news of the pregnancy begins to create a strange fairy tale world for Bella. Give at least two examples of red flags that she misses when planning her future with the baby.

Essay Topic 2

When Nicky is kidnapped, Bella's relationship with Michael is strained. First, describe Michael's reaction to the news that Bella was pregnant. How did his emotions change once Nicky was born? Then, explain what lie Bella created to hide Nicky's kidnapping from her family. How did this lie affect her relationship with Michael? In the end, why did Bella have to lie to her family about Nicky's disappearance? How might her family have reacted had they known the truth?

Essay Topic 3

During the course of the novel, Bella betrays her family. First, describe the situation that led to Bella being forced to turn against her own family. What ultimatum was she given? When did Bella know, with certainty, that she had no real choice but to turn against her family? How did her act of betrayal play out? In the end, how was Bella's relationship with her family affected by her act of treason?

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