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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 tried to radio in for help on the situation when Marcus's team encountered goatherds in Chapter 7?

2. In Chapter 11, the Taliban fighters were threatening the villagers, demanding that they do what?

3. What did the villagers give Marcus for the severe pain he was feeling in Chapter 10?

4. Marcus learned that there was an American military base how far away from the village in Chapter 10?

5. At the end of Chapter 8, as he lay hidden, Marcus killed how many Taliban fighters who could have found him?

Short Essay Questions

1. What did Marcus encounter as he searched for water in Chapter 9? How does he describe his plight?

2. How did Marcus and his men encounter goatherds in Chapter 7? What ethical dilemma did the team face?

3. Who helped hide Marcus from the Taliban fighters in Chapter 11? What discovery did he make of the villagers?

4. How was Danny rescued by the team in Chapter 7? What injuries had he sustained?

5. What led up to Marcus discovering water in Chapter 9?

6. What happened when Marcus was taken into the village in Chapter 10? Who came and interrogated him?

7. How does the author describe the atmosphere at Marcus's parents home in Chapter 10?

8. How is Marcus's family's plight described in Chapter 9? What was being reported in the news about the mission?

9. Where did Marcus and his team members head after landing in Chapter 7?

10. In what physical and emotional state was Marcus following the battle in Chapter 8?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Describe and discuss the theme of heroism in the book. What are examples of symbolism and imagery that support the theme of heroism? How did Mikey's actions on the battlefield in Chapter 8 demonstrate this theme? How do Marcus's actions demonstrate heroism?

Essay Topic 2

Discuss the character of Axe in the narrative. How old was Axe? Where was he from? What was his relationship to Marcus? Who was Axe best friends with? What were his physical and psychological characteristics?

Essay Topic 3

Discuss the decision to let the goatherds free in Chapter 7. Was this decision ethical? Was it practical? What would the alternative have been? Would you have made the same decision under those circumstances? Why or why not?

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