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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. In Chapter 4, what empty box does Amanda see as she goes into the Crawl Space with Henry Ogden?

2. How tall is Lee Bently?

3. What type of animal is trying to steal Jennifer's marten in her father's trap?

4. If the ice found atop Greenland and the continent of Antarctica melted, how high might the world's oceans rise?

5. How many men arrive on snowmobiles when Jenny lands the plane at the polar ice cap?

Short Essay Questions

1. Why hasn't Matt tried to do something so Bane won't snore?

2. Where does Amanda find Lacy?

3. Why is the Sentinel all but invisible to most means of detection?

4. What is the Continental Divide?

5. Describe the Arrigetch Peaks.

6. What type of a welcome do Jenny, Matt, and the others receive when they land at the place where they believe the drift station is?

7. What is found by Henry Ogden in a tunnel in the Crawl Space?

8. To what does Dr. Willig compare the creatures in the Crawl Space?

9. What types of research projects are being conducted at Omega Drift Station?

10. What does the creature look like that Lacy sees?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Amanda decided to defy authority and bring Jenny, Matt, Craig, and John to the Ice Station. Discuss Amanda's reasons for deciding to bring the four to the ice station.

Essay Topic 2

Discuss who is the main antagonist in the novel and whether there is one or more protagonists in "Ice Hunt."

Essay Topic 3

Rollins uses suspense to create a state of uncertainty and to keep readers guessing. Discuss suspense and how the author uses suspense in the novel to advance the plot.

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