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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. Who is Captain Mikovsky's XO?

2. What god does Tom remember from his grandfather's stories?

3. How does Craig remember the abort code Viktor gives him?

4. How many tanks are on Level 4?

5. What do two sailors use to cut through the insulation of one of the Jamesway huts to make a hole in the ceiling?

Short Essay Questions

1. Why does Maki remind Matt of Tyler?

2. How does Jenny stop the creature that starts to follow them down the ventilation shaft?

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

4. How is Viktor Petkov dressed at the beginning of Chapter 11?

5. After the Ice Station entrance is bombed, why does Craig have the rest of the Delta Force stand down 30 miles away?

6. What were the canisters that a seaman saw the Russians dropping into a hole in the ice?

7. Why does Viktor believe that the Inuit boy bonds with him?

8. Why does Matt believe that Bane is killed?

9. What is on Level 4?

10. Why does Dr. Ogden stay behind at the Ice Station?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

In Chapter 17, Matt and Jenny are reunited at the Ice Station, and it seemed as if all the bitter years had never happened. Discuss the relationship between Matt and Jenny and how their relationship changed throughout the novel

Essay Topic 2

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?

Essay Topic 3

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

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