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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. Where was the medical case that was similar to Amanda's found?

2. What type of scan do they give Amanda at the hospital?

3. Where does Jack buy place mats at the beginning of the story?

4. Who is the first to meet Jack when he gets inside of the Xymos plant on Day 6?

5. What is the name of the girl with Gary when Jack sees him on Day 5?

Short Essay Questions

1. How do the men in the helicopter treat Jack when they learn he is acting as a consultant for Xymos and MediaTronics?

2. Why does Jack think that Julia is having an affair?

3. Who accuses Xymos of illegal practices and why?

4. What is unusual about the condition Amanda develops on Day 2?

5. Who is Maria?

6. What does Eric say the "vacuum men" looked like?

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

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

9. Describe Annie Gerard's personality.

10. Describe Julia's physical qualities.

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Ellen is a character who is supportive and intelligent. She is the one adult Jack feels like he can rely on. Write an essay detailing the ways in which Ellen is important to Jack, and how she affects any other characters and the plot. Provide specific examples from the text to support your position.

Essay Topic 2

Jack was in charge of a team of people when he worked for MediaTronics. He was responsible for developing PREDPREY and other programs. To him programming was a hot field and he was one of the leading people in it. Write an essay that explains the duties Jack was responsible for at his old job. What type of programming team did he lead? What sort of programs did his team develop? What types of things did he have to manage on a day-to-day basis? Did he enjoy being in charge of these things? Why or why not? Provide specific examples from the text to support your position.

Essay Topic 3

Jack is reunited with several of the people he used to work with at MediaTronics when he goes to the Xymos facility. He is glad to see such brilliant people. He missed working with them. Write an essay detailing the personalities and traits of the programmers Jack used to work with. What are some of the character traits of Rosie? What is special about Mae and her field experience when compared to her peers? Who does Jack like the least? Why? Provide specific examples from the text to support your position.

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