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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 is Henri Villon's position in the Canadian government?

2. What is used to bring down the Prime Minister's plane?

3. Who stops Sandecker when he is out jogging in Chapter 23?

4. Which branch of the military does Heidi work for?

5. Why does Dr. King call Sandecker at home?

Short Essay Questions

1. How do the Royal Canadian Mounted Police save Sarveux's life?

2. Describe the injuries that the Prime Minister suffers after escaping the plane.

3. Why does Harvey Shields think he is experiencing a nightmare?

4. What is some of the equipment in the NUMA headquarters?

5. Why did Quayle believe that the sub was going to attack the Doodlebug?

6. Why is it highly unlikely that someone could tap into Pitt's video transmissions?

7. How does Peter Beasley find a reference to the North American Treaty?

8. What were some of the crimes that Max Roubaix committed?

9. What does Quebec Hydro want if they sell electricity to the United States?

10. Why is Mercier worried as he works late at the beginning of Chapter 21?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Both Richard Essex and Harvey Shields are killed when they are carrying an important document. Argue whether the train wreck and the ship wreck were merely coincidences or whether they were deliberate acts by people who wanted to sabotage the North American Treaty. Use examples from the novel to support your arguments.

Essay Topic 2

Explain how the author uses foreshadowing to give the reader clues and hints of what will happen in the novel. Use examples from the novel.

Essay Topic 3

Explain how Cussler uses imagery to make each scene come alive in the novel. What senses does Cussler usually appeal to?

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