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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. How many kinds of animals are originally supposed to be on Hammond's island?
2. How does the research doctor explain the symptoms that Tina experienced after being bitten by the lizard?
3. How does Donald Gennaro react when he sees the island's animals?
4. What type of vehicle is used for the tour through the animal enclosures?
5. In the coffee shop at the San Francisco airport, a man from InGen's competitor meets with an unidentified employee of InGen. Who is the man representing InGen's competition?
Short Essay Questions
1. The scientists at the dig site lived in tipis. Why?
2. Why does the report received from Dr. Stone's team initially allay Dr. Guitierrez's fears about the lizard?
3. Why are the dinosaurs supposedly reliant on the food supplied to them by the Jurassic Park scientists? Why is this an important safety measure?
4. Why does Dr. Wu have the utmost confidence in his paleo-DNA?
5. According to Arnold, why is Jurassic Park the most ambitious theme park in history?
6. Describe the reasons why the Environmental Protection Agency is suspicious of the Hammond Foundation in respect to amber?
7. When the group reassembles in the visitor building in order to begin their tour, Malcolm upsets Hammond. What does Malcolm do?
8. Explain why paleontologists debate whether dinosaurs were cold-blooded or warm-blooded animals.
9. According to the essay in the book's introduction, what is the purpose of genetic engineering research?
10. Identify three glitches that Nedry still has to fix in the computer system.
Essay Topics
Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:
Essay Topic 1
John Hammond likens Jurassic Park to a combination zoo and amusement park.
a. Compare and contrast a real-world zoo with Jurassic Park. How are they similar? How are they different?
b. Compare and contrast a real-world amusement park with Jurassic Park. How are they similar? How are they different?
c. How does the author use common, real-world places to enhance the believability of Jurassic Park? Provide examples from the story to support your answer.
d. Is the author successful in creating a believable park? Why or why not? Be sure to support your answer.
Essay Topic 2
After arriving on Isla Nublar, both Dr. Sattler and Mr. Gennaro see the dinosaurs for the first time. Describe the reaction of each of these characters upon seeing the dinosaurs. Then, compare and contrast these two characters using their reaction to seeing the dinosaurs as the starting point for a larger discussion about how these two are different.
Essay Topic 3
Throughout the course of the novel, Hammond is involved with two quite different supporters. Compare and contrast the relationship Hammond has with Arnold to the relationship Hammond has with Gennaro. Then, compare and contrast the two men. How do these two relationships influence not only Hammond, but the events that take place on the island?
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