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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. After Malcolm's lecture ends, who accompanies Malcolm as they walk across the open courtyard?

2. Who does Malcolm contact to study the sample from the carcass he receives from Levine?

3. What is the name of the man from Biosyn who is searching for the strange animals?

4. What is Malcolm known for amongst his peers?

5. When Arby sees a strange looking memo at Levine's apartment, what does Arby realize he is looking at?

Short Essay Questions

1. Identify and describe the theory supported by the high levels of iridium at the K-T boundary.

2. Describe at least three types of systems that complexity theory has studied.

3. According to Malcolm's speech, what is life marked by?

4. Describe Ian Malcolm's feelings regarding the theory that the dinosaurs were wiped out by a meteor strike.

5. The head of Biosyn dislikes Dodgson, but likes having him around. Why?

6. According to Malcolm's speech, what is the average rate of extinction on the planet?

7. How does Dodgson convince the head of Biosyn to allow Dodgson one more opportunity to successfully gain the dinosaur DNA he has been seeking?

8. Why is Kelly thrilled to learn that Thorne will call Sarah Harding if he can't reach Levine on the sat phone?

9. As no map of the Costa Rican island exists, how is Levine conducting his reconnaissance on the island?

10. Describe the type of behavior that is common to all complex systems.

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

There are many people who travel to Isla Sorna who do not leave Isla Sorna. Identify at least three people killed on the island. Compare and contrast each of these deaths being sure to indicate which character died, how the character died, and what impact on the overall plot the character's death had. What could have - or should have - been learned from each of these deaths by the island's survivors?

Essay Topic 2

Compare and contrast the characteristics, roles, loyalties, and agendas of the following people in the story: Ed James, Doc Thorne, Lewis Dodgson, and Sarah Harding.

Essay Topic 3

There is no doubt that Malcolm has been greatly affected by the horrors he experienced while visiting Hammond's island. Discuss how Malcolm's past affects not only his world view, but also his decision to become involved with Levine at all. How does Malcolm's past affect his mental state, his ability to reason, his ability to trust, and his ability to be open-minded.

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