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

Short Answer Questions

1. When Garrigan walks into the secret prisons, he realizes he is hearing a voice - whose voice is it?

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

3. Where does Garrigan decide he wants to go since he is already feeling stronger?

4. Who offers Garrigan a room, though Garrigan can tell this is not a very energetic offer?

5. Garrigan realizes he has been rescued by a band of _____________ soldiers after the battle in town.

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

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?

Essay Topic 2

Garrigan ends up giving Swanepoel a box that contains a bomb, causing his plane to crash and for Swanepoel and the pilot to be killed.

Part 1: Why do you think that Garrigan doesn't realize he is doing something wrong?

Part 2: Why do you think that Amin asks Garrigan to deliver this dangerous package to the place?

Part 3: Would you have accepted a gift from Amin if you were in Swanepoel's position? Why or why not?

Essay Topic 3

At times, Garrigan seems quite naive when talking to others. For example, Sara uses a shortwave radio to talk to her family, which seems odd.

Part 1: Why do you think that Garrigan is a bit more native than others around him?

Part 2: What other reason might there be for Sara to have a short wave radio on hand?

Part 3: How might Garrigan's gullibility affect him as the story continues? Is this a good or bad quality for him to have?

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