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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. How does Pitt feel towards Rondheim as he watches the rescue efforts?

2. What type of weather was coming in on the rescue efforts?

3. Who scratched his initials into the black jet?

4. What does Pitt do when Rondheim is finished with his poem fragment?

5. What corporation does James Kelly talk about?

Short Essay Questions

1. How does Pitt feel about what happened to Sam Kelly and how does he feel towards Rondheim?

2. What does Pitt realize as he is talking to Sandecker about rescue efforts?

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

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

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

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

7. What plane does Pitt see in the hanger and what is interesting about it?

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

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

10. What lands near the Andursson's home?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

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?

Essay Topic 2

As they hash out the circumstances and evidence, it is clear there is a strong bond that runs deeper than Admiral and Major between the men. They trust each other's opinions, and respect the intelligence displayed there.

1. How do you think trust between two individuals is built? Use examples from the text and your own life to support your answer.

2. Discuss what parts of Pitt's and Sandecker's conversation demonstrate their intelligence and why the reader can see that they both respect the other's intelligence.

3. What do you think the normal bond between a superior officer and a subordinate would look like? How does that compare with the bond between Pitt and Sandecker?

Essay Topic 3

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.

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