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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. Who does the group decide should act as bait in order to distract the raptors so the maintenance shed can be successfully reached?

2. As Muldoon leaves Ellie's room, what does Muldoon ask Ellie to do?

3. When Nedry gets out of the Jeep to determine where on the island he actually is, Nedry runs into a dinosaur. What does the dinosaur do to Nedry?

4. After searching the computer codes for over twelve hours, what is Arnold still unable to locate in the code?

5. What does Hammond suggest to Muldoon as a way to get the tyrannosaurus back in the correct paddock?

Short Essay Questions

1. The conversation that Grant has with his visitor at the pool in San Juan finally reveals why the Hammond Foundation only supported archeological digs in northern climates. Why?

2. What does Grant's visitor reveal to him as the two men sit by the pool in San Juan discussing the reluctance of the Costa Rican government to permit the survivors to travel back to the United States?

3. Why was Nedry upset by the storm as he fled the compound and headed to the east dock?

4. Based on the behavior of the raptors on the beach, what does Grant realize about how the raptor colony is organized?

5. Based on his prior experience in Africa, what does Muldoon expect to see as a result of the Tyrannosaurus rex's attack on the electric cars?

6. How do Tim and Lex survive their encounter with the raptor in the lodge?

7. Describe the role that an animal's temperament plays in how tranquilizers affect the beast, as alluded to by Muldoon when he and Gennaro were about to attempt to tranquilize the T-rex.

8. As Dr. Grant tries to lead the raptors away from where Gennaro and the children are trapped, he finds the hatchery. Why is Grant excited to be in the hatchery?

9. After power is restored and Malcolm and Hammond are safe in the lodge, they begin to discuss the fate of the planet. Hammond asserts that the planet is in danger. Malcolm disagrees. What does Malcolm believe?

10. Why does finding the broken watch in the crumpled Land Cruiser give Muldoon hope that at least one of the children is still alive?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Discuss the illusion of control that the park's staff has on the island. Use examples from the book to show why the staff feels they are in control. Then, use a different example from the book to show how the staff is truly not in control. How is the illusion of control beneficial, if at all? How is the illusion of control detrimental, if at all? Support all of your answers with examples.

Essay Topic 2

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?

Essay Topic 3

Compare and contrast how the character of Donald Gennaro changes as the story progresses. Be sure to include your assessment of Donald's character when he first meets John Hammond, when he meets with his boss before departing for the island, when he first sees the dinosaurs, and when he is flown off of the island. Use examples from the story to support your answer.

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