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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. Where does Thomas think the German submarine will head after the massacre?

2. Where does Thomas go when he hears that two of his sons have died?

3. Who apologizes to Thomas for David's condition the day after the swordfish got away?

4. What is the name of the woman who figures out the boy is not drunk?

5. How big is the fish that the crew catches after they bathe?

Short Essay Questions

1. How does Thomas feel about his military duty?

2. What information does Thomas get from a lieutenant on an island while tracking the Germans?

3. What does Audrey come to Thomas' house to do, and where does she first hear about Thomas?

4. What startling revelation does Roger get from Audrey, and what does this make him want to do?

5. What do Henry and Antonio do to help Thomas sleep, and how does Thomas receive this kindness?

6. What does Thomas plan to do after he hears about Andrew and David's deaths?

7. What happens when the prank is pulled on the yachtsmen?

8. What happens when Thomas interrogates the dying German soldier?

9. Why does Thomas think a German body was found on the island in Chapter I?

10. What is the prank Thomas wants to pull on the yachtsmen at Bobby's bar?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Choosing sides was a theme that was presented in this book. What are some of the examples of this theme appearing, and how does it affect the characters involved?

Essay Topic 2

Fear is a common theme in this book that is presented a number of times by a number of characters. What are some of these instances, and how does fear affect the characters in the book?

Essay Topic 3

How does Thomas' relationship with Ginny change over the course of the plot? What causes these changes and what significance does this have to the outcome of the book?

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