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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 submarine did Captain Perry's father serve aboard?

2. How long has Matt Pike been divorced?

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

4. When did Dr. Willig win the Nobel prize?

5. What type of snowshoes does Jennifer wear?

Short Essay Questions

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

2. 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?

3. What does Perry remember finding at the Russian ice base?

4. How did Belinda and Bennie meet?

5. What does Jenny look like?

6. What does it mean to Viktor when he learns that the U.S. Delta Force has been mobilized?

7. Why does Matt believe that the sky divers anticipated an ambush?

8. Why was Craig sent to the drift station to do a story?

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

In Chapter 15, the author takes liberties with the history of the U.S. Arctic steamer "Jeannette," adjusting the facts to advance the novel's plot. Discuss how creative license is used in the novel and the purpose of using creative license in the novel.

Essay Topic 3

In Chapter 9, Amanda is able to use the walkie-talkie to call for help; but, because of her deafness, she doesn't know if anyone hears her. Discuss Amanda's deafness and the challenges it presents throughout the novel. Are there times when her deafness is an advantage?

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