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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 Dr. King calls Sandecker at home, what does Sandecker forget to do before going back to NUMA?

2. About how long does it take the crew of the Doodlebug to make emergency repairs?

3. What did Pitt and Giordino do together in high school?

4. What is John Essex's occupation when Heidi goes to see him?

5. Who is Dirk's secretary?

Short Essay Questions

1. Why were the tests of the Doodlebug conducted in the Labrador Sea?

2. What does the Doodlebug find?

3. What have been some challenges that Sarveux has faced during the time he has been Prime Minister?

4. What does John Essex do after Heidi Milligan leaves?

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

6. What is the weather like as Sam Harding waits for the Manhattan Limited?

7. Describe the Doodlebug.

8. What does a man do when he finds his daughter half buried in the debris on the ship?

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

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

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Explain how the author uses cliffhangers in the novel. Use examples from the novel to show how the author keeps readers on the edge of their seats by using cliffhangers.

Essay Topic 2

Compare the leadership styles of Dirk and Sarveux. Explain why their leadership styles are different and how their personalities affect their leadership styles.

Essay Topic 3

When Villon asks Gly not to kill Danielle, Gly states that "She's part of the bargain." Argue whether the author provides enough clues for the reader to determine what bargain Gly made and with whom he made the bargain. Use examples from the novel to support your position.

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