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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. When Beth realizes that Tuck has deviated off the flight path, how far from the original flight path is Tuck?

2. When Tuck takes off from Alualu, where does Tuck intend to take the Shark People?

3. What is the name of Beth and Sebastian's new pilot?

4. When Beth requests her first flight from Tuck, where does she tell Tuck that he will be flying the plane to?

5. How tall is each ladder that Malink has the natives build?

Short Essay Questions

1. Why is Tuck intent on hitting the guards outside of his bungalow with spitballs?

2. After Malink hears the Sorcerer's jet take off, Malink is visited by Vincent. What does Vincent tell Malink to do?

3. What does the Sorcerer promise to give Malink if Malink finds the man who came to the island with Tuck?

4. What do Sarapul and Kimi fashion the sail for their canoe from?

5. After Sebastian leaves the dead body of Yamata, Sarapul appears. What does Sarapul ask Malink if Sarapul can have?

6. When the music starts alerting the natives that the Sky Priestess will be appearing, why do the natives look at Malink in confusion?

7. When the ghost introduces himself to Tuck, what does Tuck tell the ghost that he didn't have to be?

8. When Sebastian questions Malink about who killed Yamata, why does Sebastian not believe Malink's answer?

9. When the ghost appears in Tuck's bungalow, what does the ghost throw at Tuck?

10. In the boat, why does Tuck steer into the setting sun?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

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?

Essay Topic 2

Examine how the character of Tucker Case changes as the story progresses. Be sure to include your assessment of his character when he is first introduced in the story, when he is forced to leave America, when he realizes the extent of the Curtises actions, and when he flies the natives to Costa Rica. Use examples from the story to support your answer.

Essay Topic 3

Compare the characteristics, roles, loyalties, and agendas of the following people in the story: Tucker Case, Mary Jean Dobbins, Jake Skye, Beth Curtis, Malink, and Sebastian Curtis.

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