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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 is the average thickness of the polar ice cap where the USS Polar Sentinel is patrolling?

2. How long ago did Dr. Willig's wife die?

3. What valley does Jenny fly toward after aiming away from the cliff face when she is being pursued and shot at?

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

5. How long has Matt Pike been divorced?

Short Essay Questions

1. What is the Continental Divide?

2. In Chapter 5, what are some signs that the land is experiencing a spring thaw?

3. Where does Amanda find Lacy?

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

5. How did Amanda lose her hearing?

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

7. What is an ice island?

8. 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?

9. Describe the Arrigetch Peaks.

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

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

The author uses chapter headings in "Ice Hunt" to help readers determine the main idea in each section. Discuss how chapter headings help sum up the main idea in a section.

Essay Topic 2

Throughout the novel, characters have to use teamwork to survive crises. Discuss how characters use teamwork 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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