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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 10, where did the Russians find a seaman hiding?

2. How many Russians does an American seaman believe there are?

3. What color are the diamond markings that Lacy made to mark her trail?

4. What is the Inuit word for "follow me"?

5. What is Craig's code name?

Short Essay Questions

1. How is the code broken for the journals that Craig steals from the Ice Station?

2. What has to be done after the ice brake is damaged on the ice boat to stop the boat?

3. What does the creature look like that comes into the nest where Amanda is hiding?

4. What does Matt believe it would take for Delta Force to take the Ice Station from the Russians?

5. What is stored in the armory in the Ice Station?

6. What is on Level 4?

7. Who is Craig?

8. What action does Commander Bratt propose when not all of the civilians can be located to evacuate from the Ice Station?

9. Who is Sedna?

10. What is Mikovsky's primary mission?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Throughout the novel, the author uses exposition to reveal information about the past. Discuss how exposition informs readers about characters, plot, and setting of the novel.

Essay Topic 2

At the beginning of the novel, Jenny and her father have established an uneasy peace, but as the novel progresses their relationship changes. Discuss how and why their relationship changes.

Essay Topic 3

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.

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