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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 does James think the U.S. government has failed America?

2. Where does the captain take the vehicle with Pitt?

3. What does James say he will do with everyone in the room who is not part of the plan?

4. What does Pitt tell Sandecker when he arrives?

5. Why was this site chosen for the people?

Short Essay Questions

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

2. What happened in the confrontation between Pitt and Lillie?

3. What does Kippman reveal about Hermit Limited?

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

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

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

7. Where does Pitt go after their boating incident? Who takes him and how does Pitt feel about that person? Who does Pitt find?

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

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

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

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

Tidi reacts hysterically to the fact the men in the hydrofoil are killed, but this gives Sandecker and Pitt a chance to explain their motives and their philosophy that it is better for them to survive than be killed by Oskar's henchmen.

1. Explain why one might judge the above statement to be sexist. Use examples from the book and real life to support your answer.

2. Realistically, shouldn't everyone, man or woman, get upset when people are killed? Do you agree with this statement? Explain why or why not.

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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