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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. According to what Thorne tells the man who warns them about Isla Sorna, when are Thorne, Carr, and Malcolm planning to leave Isla Sorna?

2. What is the name of the boat captain who agrees to take Dodgson and his team to the island in spite of the unfavorable weather conditions?

3. After fleeing from the compys, where does Dodgson find shelter?

4. On the dock trying to find a boat to take her to the island, what catches Sarah Harding's attention?

5. As Levine sees the dinosaurs changing colors, what does he suddenly realize about these dinosaurs?

Short Essay Questions

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

2. While King has risen up through the ranks of the corporate spies, what has he struggled to do since joining Biosyn?

3. Why do Malcolm and Harding believe there is something weird about the predator/prey ratio on the island?

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

5. Describe the appearance of the raptor nest.

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

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

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

9. How does Levine respond when Malcolm and Thorne berate him for coming to Costa Rica alone and without telling the others where he was going?

10. How is the dinosaur kill site that Harding sees different from anything she has seen before in Africa?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Compare and contrast Ian Malcolm and Richard Levine.

a. How are the two characters similar? How are they different?

b. Compare the role of that complexity theory plays in each of their lives. How is each character affected by this theory - both positively and negatively?

Essay Topic 2

Kelly and Arby have been extremely helpful to Levine as he has planned for his expedition. However, the children were never supposed to be on the island.

a. Discuss how the children's appearance affects the story in terms of the plot, the emotional involvement of the characters, and the abilities the children bring to the group.

b. The reaction to the children's unexpected appearance on the island was somewhat muted by the main characters. Why?

c. Why might Crichton have chosen to have these characters be children, not adults? What point is he trying to get across? Is he successful? Why or why not?

Essay Topic 3

In the early parts of the story, there are many attempts by the Costa Rican government to cover up the existence of the aberrant animals. Describe two of the rumors that abounded about the aberrant animals and discuss how full disclosure by the Costa Rican authorities might have impacted the story and saved people's lives on the island. Would full disclosure by the authorities have made a difference at all? Why or why not? Support your answer with examples from the story.

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