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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 Harding shove at the pursuing raptors so she can reach safety?

2. What does Levine's rescuer find as he goes after Levine?

3. As Harding walks through the jungle, she climbs a tree to safety as predator dinosaurs attack another herd. How many predators attack?

4. After joining Levine in the high hide, the group watches what kind of herd face down a single raptor?

5. Who gets on the motorcycle to chase the lone raptor?

Short Essay Questions

1. What is the purpose of Hammond's Site B?

2. Describe the type and behavior of dinosaur that is attacking the high hide?

3. After the raptors roll the cage away, what does Kelly tell the others about the lone raptor that went off on its own?

4. How does Kelly end up locating the tunnel that she and the other group members use to escape from the raptors in the store?

5. As dawn breaks and Levine waits in the store for news of Harding's progress, what does Levine suddenly remember that dawn signifies in predator territory?

6. Based on the discussion between Levine, Malcolm, Thorne, and Arby regarding apatosaurs, why do these dinosaurs probably have long necks?

7. The man who is out searching for gas begins to ponder why the raptors are not following them any longer. What is his theory?

8. Why does Malcolm wait behind in the trailer while Harding races to the high hide to rescue the others?

9. Why is the decision made to tag and release the baby dinosaurs on Isla Sorna?

10. When the men unpack the vehicles, why is Eddie Carr so relieved that they start properly?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Identify four of the members of the group invited by Levine to be part of his island expedition. Then, compare and contrast the backgrounds, experiences, and opinions of the four group members you identified. Is each member of the group necessary in order for Levine's expedition to succeed? Why or why not? Is any member of the group expendable? Why or why not?

Essay Topic 2

Discuss Richard Levine at the beginning of the book - the man whose overriding goal is to discover the lost world. What is his motivation? What drives him? Then, discuss the frightened and timid Levine in the middle of the book - the man who wants to lock doors and hide from the dinosaurs. What is his motivation? What drives him? How do the events that happen between these two personalities change Levine from the dreamer to the realist? Who is Levine at the end of the book? Why?

Essay Topic 3

Through his research, Levine comes to believe that the lost world is located on Isla Sorna. Malcolm agrees.

a. Discuss the process by which Levine and Malcolm come to rest on Isla Sorna as the lost world's hiding place.

b. What features of the island make it a suitable candidate for their expedition? Identify at least five features of the island.

c. What is the importance of the volcano located on the island?

d. Based on the information revealed about Isla Sorna before the group embarks on their trip, would you have believed that Levine located the right island? Why or why not? Be sure to support your reasoning.

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