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This test consists of 5 short answer questions and 1 (of 3) essay topics.

Short Answer Questions

1. The bothy where Garrigan will now be living includes a ___________ and power as well.

2. Amin tells the passengers not to try to escape as the terrorists have wired the room with ________________.

3. What kind of hostages are being held in the hijacked airplane at the airport?

4. Who does Garrigan have to reassure after they have seen the headlines about his involvement with Amin?

5. The person who is torn limb from limb, literally, was a supporter of which group?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Women are portrayed as being weaker in this novel - the report, Amin's wives, etc.

Part 1: Why do you think that women are seen as being weaker and harmless in this story?

Part 2: What does the character of Sara tell the reader about women during this time period?

Part 3: Do you think that Garrigan is sexist? Why or why not?

Essay Topic 2

Garrigan treats Amin's children as well, even going so far as to indicate that Amin's daughter is faking an injury to get more attention.

Part 1: Why do you think that Garrigan decides to be honest about the daughter's lack of injury?

Part 2: Do you think you could have been able to treat Amin's children if you were in Garrigan's shoes? Why or why not?

Part 3: Why do you think that Garrigan is willing to help everyone in Amin's family?

Essay Topic 3

Though Amin seems to be completely enamored with Garrigan, he still pulls a gun on him and forces him into a prison cell for a night.

Part 1: Why do you think that Amin decided to punish Garrigan at this point of the story?

Part 2: Do you think that Garrigan's experience of punishment will affect the way he feels about Amin? Why or why not?

Part 3: Do you think you would have tried to leave as Garrigan did after his experience? Why or why not?

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