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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 does Pitt learn that saddens him?

2. How many of the men in the room are in cahoots with Rondheim?

3. What is wrong with James Lillie?

4. Who is Dean Kippman?

5. Who is in Sandecker's office when Pitt arrives?

Short Essay Questions

1. What does James Kelly explain to the group about Hermit Limited?

2. Where is Sandecker at the beginning of Chapter 20; who is with him; and what does that person say?

3. Why does Rondheim recite the Rime of the Ancient Mariner? What is Pitt's reaction?

4. What does Pitt do when James is talking? How does James respond?

5. What is Sandecker's response to the man in his office and what does Pitt say?

6. Who is the pilot of the rescue vehicle and what did he bring with him?

7. How does Pitt act when he first arrives at the party and how is he dressed?

8. What does Rondheim ask Pitt and and do he and Tidi handle the question?

9. Who is Pitt pleased to see on the rescue vehicle and what happens after Pitt boards?

10. What lands near the Andursson's home?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

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 2

Hunnewell's death greatly affects Pitt, who feels he has lost a friend due to his own failures.

1. What does Pitt's believing his failure caused Hunnewell's death seem to suggest about his character? Use examples from the text to support your answer.

2. The above sentence suggest that Pitt and Hunnewell were friends. Discuss their friendship using examples from the text to illustrate your answer.

3. The death of a friend would affect anyone. Discuss how you think that would affect a person and what a person can do to deal with the grief.

Essay Topic 3

Jerome P. Lillie is introduced. His role as a National Security agent who is working with Pitt now allows Pitt to access information from another, wider-reaching source. Typical of Pitt, threats and physical action must occur before the two men can respect each other, but once Lillie earns Pitt's trust, Pitt tells him everything.

1. What do you think the fact that Pitt has to have threats and physical action before he can respect a man says about his character?

2. In your opinion, discuss whether you believe the author is trying too hard to make Pitt look really masculine and tough. Include in your discussion whether you believe Pitt would be just as likable a character if he was less macho.

3. Discuss whether you think the job in which Lillie works and Pitt must have highly masculine, tough people in order to do the job.

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