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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. Where does Pitt finally find initials carved?

2. How does Pitt feel about Oskar Rondheim when he meets him?

3. What does the crew see in the iceberg?

4. What does Pitt say is located at coordinates given to Koski?

5. What do Pitt and Hunnewell find on the surface of the iceberg?

Short Essay Questions

1. Describe the scene between Pitt and the boat chasing him.

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

3. Who is with Pitt when he awakens? How does he feel about her and she about him?

4. What does Pitt do while Hunnewell probes the iceberg for the ship?

5. At the beginning of Chapter 9 where is Pitt going, how is he dressed and who is with him?

6. What situation is explained to Koski?

7. What does Koski tell his subordinate to do about the new people on his ship? Why is Koski puzzled?

8. What do Pitt and Hunnewell find on the embedded ship?

9. What does Pitt do after he wakes up?

10. What do Pitt and Hunnewell do when the cutter gets close to the iceberg?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

The contrast of an ancient plane beating the plans of a madman's computers is enjoyed by Pitt immensely.

1. Explain in detail, using examples, why you think Pitt enjoyed the irony in the above situation.

2. Discuss what irony is and why the above situation is an example of it.

3. Is the most modern technology always the best choice for solving a problem? Discuss why or why not this is true and a situation which illustrates your position.

Essay Topic 2

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.

Essay Topic 3

Pitt's dedication to his job and his sense of survival never allows him to consider Kirsti as a potential lover. Pitt uses Oskar's confusion about Pitt's masculinity to maneuver a boat from Kirsti and Oskar so he can begin looking for the jet.

1. Discuss what could occur in a situation like Pitt's if he had not set aside his attraction to Kirsti and had pursued it.

2. The prevailing consensus in work places is to never have an affair with a co-worker or boss. How do you think this idea would support Pitt's turning away from Kirsti?

3. Why do you think Pitt pretending to be a homosexual could confuse a person to the point of conceding a favor to a stranger? Use examples to illustrate your answer.

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