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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. What does Dr. Wu suggest that Arnold do to bypass the code that Nedry placed in the system to disable the phones?

2. According to the veterinarian, where is the real power of most big carnivores located?

3. When the helicopters burst through the fog over the beach, what do the raptors do?

4. What does Lex name the baby raptor that Grant captured in the tunnel?

5. How many people had originally been on the island before Nedry disabled the system and the chaos began?

Short Essay Questions

1. Describe why Arnold is somewhat impressed by the code that Nedry had programmed in to the computer system to disable the system while Nedry stole the embryos.

2. How does Dr. Grant gain access to the secure areas of the visitor center once the power has been restored and all of the security doors are again locked?

3. When Arnold finally spots the T-rex and radios the dinosaur's position to Muldoon and Gennaro, why does Muldoon become irritated with Arnold?

4. As Hammond wanders through the compound after leaving Malcolm's bedside, what does he plan to do with the next phase of his life?

5. While dining with Dr. Wu as the storm rages on the island, what fear does John Hammond admit to?

6. 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?

7. After discovering the missing embryos, Dr. Wu runs a search and discovers something about the frog DNA that Dr. Grant had referred to. What did Wu discover?

8. 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?

9. Why does the mention of Malcolm's name convince Arnold to shut down and reboot the entire computer system?

10. As John Hammond was lying in the creek that he had fallen into after being startled during his walk in the compound, what did he realize about his grandchildren?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

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.

Essay Topic 2

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 3

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.

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