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

2. When Arby spots Levine on the monitors, what is Levine using to move around the island?

3. Which of Dodgson's team is the first to be killed by a dinosaur?

4. Which one of the people in the high hide is the first to fall to the ground?

5. How does Dodgson clear the dinosaur nests of adults so the other men can steal the dinosaur eggs?

Short Essay Questions

1. How do Kelly, Malcolm, and Harding escape from the trailer?

2. Why does Malcolm discount Darwin's natural selection theory?

3. Describe the appearance of the raptor nest.

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

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

6. When Levine is alone in the high hide after the others have gone back to the trailer to await Harding's arrival, what does Levine do that he never intended to do, and why does he think Malcolm will be upset with him?

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

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

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

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

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

George Baselton wears different masks in the story. Both a respected Stanford professor and the mastermind behind the Isla Sorna escapade, Baselton is a study in contradictions. Identify, then compare and contrast the different sides of Baselton. How would Baselton's master plan to steal the dinosaur eggs from Isla Sorna have been affected if he had not been seen as an above-board researcher? Why is it necessary for Baselton to wear different masks?

Essay Topic 2

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.

Essay Topic 3

Both Dodgson and Levine arrive on Isla Sorna specifically because of their need to find the dinosaurs.

a. Compare and contrast the motivations of Dodgson and Levine.

b. How do their differing motivations impact their view of the dinosaurs, their interactions with the jungle environment, and their ability to think on their feet as the situation becomes more fluid and more deadly?

c. How are their relationships to the people they are on the island with dictated by each man's overriding goals?

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