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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 happens when the men in the boat confront Pitt and Hunnewell?

2. What type of relationship does Tidi have with Sandecker?

3. How does Rondheim feel about Pitt when they meet?

4. How does Koski feel about Pitt after talking with him?

5. What leads Sandecker to believe they have been spotted?

Short Essay Questions

1. What do the people in Question #1 do about their find? Who sees them do this?

2. What does Sandecker order Pitt and how does he respond?

3. What does Sandecker tell Pitt about the Lax and what was on it?

4. Who is on patrol in the beginning of the book and what do they find?

5. What does Pitt do after he wakes up?

6. What situation is explained to Koski?

7. Who does Lt. Dover bring first to Koski and what does that person do? What is Koski's response?

8. What favor does Pitt ask of Rondheim and how does he respond?

9. What do Pitt and those with him find when they get on a boat?

10. What allayed Koski's concerns about Pitt and Hunnewell?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

The theme of one man making a difference is displayed here, as there is no one but Pitt who can save them all.

1. What do you think is meant by the theme expressed above?

2. Discuss and incident in depth you have seen or read about in which one person made a difference.

3. Although most people think of one person making a difference for the good of all, there have been many incidences in history in which one person made a negative impact. Discuss one of these people and how their character compared to Pitt's.

Essay Topic 2

Dr. Hunnewell chastises Pitt for telling the Lt. Cmdr a lie about the reason for tracking down the iceberg.

1. Why do you think Hunnewell chastises Pitt for lying to Koski? Use examples from the text to support your answer.

2. Discuss, with examples, what you can infer about Hunnewell's character from his chastisement of Pitt.

3. Do you think there are situations in life, especially in the military that require being secretive or dishonest? Why or why not? Use examples to support your answer.

Essay Topic 3

Kelly speaks of goodness, of re-writing history, of compassion for the masses; yet his actions are tinged with violence. James Kelly has worthy goals and ideals, but he has surrounded himself with ruthless killers in order to accomplish these ideals.

1. James Kelly seems to believe the end justifies the means. Discuss what this concept means in relationship to what James Kelly says he is trying to do.

2. Discuss the concept that good which associates itself with evil cannot long survive in view of the above statement.

3. Throughout history there have been people who believe they know what is best for everyone and attempt to impose their will on the "masses." Following research, compare an incident in history of this type of situation to the one James Kelly is attempting.

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