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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. According to Tina's description, what do the noises the lizard makes remind Tina of?

2. As the electric cars pull away from the hadrosaurs, Tim yells for the cars to stop. Why?

3. How big was the elephant that Hammond used to carry around in a cage to help him in his fund-raising meetings?

4. What is John Hammond's island off of the Costa Rican coast also known as?

5. How does the research doctor explain the symptoms that Tina experienced after being bitten by the lizard?

Short Essay Questions

1. As the group is traveling from the helicopter pad to the tourist compound after seeing the first dinosaurs, what do Grant and Malcolm discuss and why?

2. Explain why paleontologists debate whether dinosaurs were cold-blooded or warm-blooded animals.

3. The scientists at the dig site lived in tipis. Why?

4. According to the essay in the book's introduction, what is the purpose of genetic engineering research?

5. Why was Gennaro not happy to have to make the trip to Hammond's island?

6. Why does Dr. Wu have the utmost confidence in his paleo-DNA?

7. Hammond tries to defend Jurassic Park by saying it's like a zoo. How does Malcolm respond to Hammond's defense of the park?

8. What is the final reminder to Gennaro from his boss regarding the purpose of Gennaro's trip to Costa Rica? Why does this reminder make Gennaro uncomfortable?

9. Even though the research doctor declared that Tina was attacked by a basilisk lizard, why does he continue to search for answers by returning to the beach where the attack took place?

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

Among the visitors to Isla Nublar are Hammond's two grandchildren, Lex and Tim. Discuss Hammond's logic for inviting his grandchildren to the island as well as Gennaro's strong objections to their arrival. What role do the grandchildren serve in the larger story? Why did Crichton decide to write Hammond's grandchildren into the story at all? Be sure to support your answers with examples from the story.

Essay Topic 2

Compare and contrast Ian Malcolm and John Hammond.

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

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

Essay Topic 3

The book is entitled, "Jurassic Park." Why did the author choose this title? How does the title foreshadow the creatures used in the novel, the events that unfold on the island, and the choice of Alan Grant as one of the main characters?

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