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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. After making his escape from the bungalow and emerging from the sea, who is the first person that Tuck sees?

2. When the Honolulu control tower radio operator asks Tuck to identify himself, what name does Tuck give the man in the control tower?

3. When Tuck learns that Kimi has been shot, where are the natives hiding Kimi?

4. What does Sarapul want to cut down a tree to make?

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

Short Essay Questions

1. Why will the ship drop Jefferson in the ocean and make him swim to the island of Alualu?

2. After Tuck escapes from the compound and Malink is questioned about Tuck's whereabouts, what does Malink tell Sebastian when questioned?

3. According to Malink, when is it hardest to lead a religion?

4. How had Tuck always combated his boredom in the past?

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

6. According to Jefferson's musing, what must the white tip sharks that saw him swimming to Alualu regret?

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

8. How do the Shark People respond when Tuck tries to convince them that the Curtises are bad people?

9. What does the author liken Tuck's boredom to a week passes without Tuck having contact with anyone?

10. When does Tuck realize that the fence surrounding the compound is electrified?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

One of the main themes is this novel involves deceptive appearances.

a. Identify three characters that use deceptive appearances to further their interests.

b. Why do these characters rely on deception?

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 deceptive?

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

Sebastian Curtis wears different masks in the story. Both an evil doctor and a "Sorcerer," Sebastian has different personas to maintain. Identify, then compare the personas that Sebastian employs. What tricks does Sebastian use to keep his personas straight and avoid detection? Why is it necessary for Sebastian to wear different masks?

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