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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 the high chief wear on his belt that is considered to be his badge of leadership?

2. How much money does the missionary offer to pay Tuck per week as the pilot?

3. How far above sea level is Alualu?

4. What does the ship's crew call Jefferson when he arrives at the ship's railing?

5. How many years pass between when the Sky Priestess is first painted and when Beth pretends to be the Sky Priestess?

Short Essay Questions

1. As Tuck recuperates, he ponders religion. What did Tuck grow up believing that religion was?

2. According to Tuck's visitor, why does Tuck need to board the plane and leave the country?

3. How does the girl from the hotel bar respond when Tuck admits he shouldn't fly because he's a little drunk?

4. Immediately after Tuck boards the plane, what does his companion do?

5. Why does Sarapul hate the Japanese guards on the island so much?

6. What does Tuck remember from his youth that helps him steer the boat on the way to Alualu?

7. Why is Tuck hung in a tree by the island natives?

8. When Tuck is praising the student for being cautious when a visitor arrives to see Tuck during his recuperation, what does Tuck tell the student that Tuck's momma always used to say?

9. Why does the telegram Tuck receives in his hotel room refer to staphylococci and research?

10. Describe the injuries sustained in the plane crash of the girl that is with Tuck.

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

In addition to deception, greed is a central theme of this novel.

a. Identify three characters that are motivated by greed. Describe their reasons for being greedy.

b. How does greed affect these characters, their decisions, and their actions?

c. What is the outcome for these characters? Were they successful in their endeavors or would they have been more successful if they had not been greedy?

Essay Topic 2

Compare Tucker Case and Jake Skye.

a. How are the two characters similar? How are they different?

b. Compare the role that justice plays in each of their lives. How is each character affected by the concept of justice, both positively and negatively?

Essay Topic 3

There is no doubt that Tucker Case has been greatly affected by the plane crash and his resulting injuries. Discuss how Tuck's experiences affect his confidence levels, his world outlook, and his ability to interact with those around him. How do his experiences help or hinder Tuck?

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