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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. Which types of programs does Jack think are becoming more important in the real world?

2. Why do Ricky and Jack have to enter the main fabrication building one at a time?

3. What is wrong with Eric's MP3 player?

4. Where did Jack work after graduating from college?

5. Does Jack think it is possible for AI to become self-aware?

Short Essay Questions

1. Who is Maria?

2. Why does Jack feel that his memories do not fit his life any longer?

3. What does Julia tell Jack as she is being carried into the ambulance?

4. What is the other medical case similar to Amanda's that the doctor speaks to Jack about?

5. List the items Jack has to remove before entering the Xymos facility.

6. Why does one of the PR men for Xymos get out of the helicopter? Why do the other PR men tell him not to?

7. What does Julia do at her job?

8. Describe Annie Gerard's personality.

9. What concerns Jack about the sprinklers turning on the morning of Day 3?

10. Describe Charley Davenport.

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Several of the characters in Prey are overly concerned with accumulating wealth and success. Eventually these obsessions lead to their downfall. Write an essay explaining how wealth and success play into the lives of Jack, Julia, Ellen, Ricky, and others. Which characters strive the most to be wealthy and successful? Why? Which characters obsess to the point at which these elements become their downfall? Why? What happens to them? Provide specific examples from the text to support your position.

Essay Topic 2

Technology is the most dominant element in Prey. Write an essay exploring the ideas of technology and technological advances. How is technology important to the story? How do technological advances both hinder and help the protagonists? What lesson is to be learned from the story when it comes to technology and using it wisely? Provide specific examples from the text to support your position.

Essay Topic 3

Sacrifice is an element several of the characters experience. While some characters are more sacrificial than others, there are many instances of people trying to help each other in times of duress and need. Write an essay detailing the sacrificial actions some of the characters take for others. Which character sacrifices the most? How so? Explain. Which characters sacrifice the least? Why? Are there any characters that do nothing for anyone but themselves? If so, who is it and why do they do it? Provide specific examples from the text to support your position.

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