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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. Why is Kelly going to assassinate some people?

2. What is Pitt wearing to the party?

3. What does Rondheim intend to do that Kelly doesn't know?

4. What do Pitt and the others do after they return Rondheim's boat?

5. Who does Tidi recognize in the crowd?

Short Essay Questions

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

2. What does Pitt do in order to get help?

3. What happens right as Pitt is looking for a way to leave the trophy room?

4. Who is the man in Sandecker's office and what does he tell Pitt?

5. What does Kippman reveal about Hermit Limited?

6. What does Pitt see when he first wakes up after the poetry party?

7. What does Sam Kelly ask his brother and what does his brother tell him?

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

9. Why was the crash site chosen? What does Pitt find out as he talks to the others?

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

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Pitt has an immediate dislike for Rondheim and how he is treating Kirsti. Rondheim does not like Pitt either. Pitt decides to change his demeanor with Oskar; Pitt pretends, to the astonishment of Sandecker and Tidi, that he is a homosexual. Rondheim is disgusted and underestimates Pitt, which is part of Dirk's plan.

1. Do you think it is possible to dislike or like someone the moment one meets them? Why or why not?

2. Given the era in which this book was written, why do you think someone would underestimate a "homosexual?"

3. Discuss the various stereotypes and labels that occur in the above statement about homosexuals.

Essay Topic 2

Choose one of the following to discuss:

1. Compare and contrast the characters Dirk Pitt and Oskar Rondheim.

2. Compare and contrast the characters Tidi and Kirsti.

3. Compare and contrast the characters James Kelly and Sam Kelly.

Essay Topic 3

Pitt's superior physical strength and abilities are demonstrated as he saves Hunnewell's life on the iceberg.

1. Do you think Cussler's portrayal of Pitt is unrealistic for any human? Why or why not?

2. How do you think Pitt was able to develop his strength and abilities? Use examples from the book and/or real life to illustrate your answer.

3. Do you believe the incident with Pitt and Hunnewell, with Pitt saving Hunnewell is a demonstration of why most women would not do well in these types of military positions? Why or why not?

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