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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 adornment to his clothing did Max make for the press for the visit from the Feds in Chapter 4?

2. What is the name of Dr. Zollner's secretary?

3. What type of gun does Ted Nash carry?

4. What security clearance did the Gordons have on Plum Island?

5. What position did Tom hold in the laboratory?

Short Essay Questions

1. Describe the appearance of Donna Alba.

2. What hobby had the Gordons taken up on Plum Island that involved Paul Stevens?

3. Why doesn't John think that the Gordons would sell biological warfare materials?

4. Describe the Olde Towne Taverne.

5. Describe the appearance of Paul Stevens.

6. Why does Max want to bring John on as a consultant in the Gordon case?

7. What quality of Max's does John admire after he hears him on the seven o'clock news in Chapter 7?

8. Describe the Gordons' house.

9. What problem does John Corey see with doing nothing and boredom?

10. Describe the Gordons' book collection that John finds in their home.

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Throughout the novel, John and Beth's relationship changes dramatically several times. Using textual examples, describe how the shifts in their relationship resonate with the themes of love, lust, judgment, and redemption.

Essay Topic 2

One of the strongest literary tools employed by DeMille in Plum Island is the use of foreshadowing. Give examples of where DeMille has employed foreshadowing and discuss in detail how this use of foreshadowing furthered the plot, developed character, or strengthened a theme.

Essay Topic 3

Duty is a theme throughout Plum Island. Discuss three different character's views of duty and how they are exhibited by their statements and actions. Based on these accounts of duty, does DeMille create an overarching definition of what duty is?

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