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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. How far offshore is the boat Malin sees moored offshore Ragged Island?

2. What are Christopher St. John and Kerry Wopner working together on to decode?

3. On whose boat does Hatch relax and doze in Chapter 15?

4. On a boat ride to Ragged Island, what does Neidelman share with Malin?

5. What is the name of the realtor Malin sees at his childhood home?

Short Essay Questions

1. Why is Wopner trashing one of his computers?

2. Where and what was the discussion about between Neidelman and Hatch in Chapter 20?

3. What was the discussion about between Malin Hatch and Professor Horn at the Stormhaven Lobster Bake?

4. Why does Alfred Hatch Sr. tell his boys, Malin and Johnny, that they are forbidden to go to Ragged Island?

5. In Chapter 10, what is the purpose of the meeting aboard the Griffin?

6. Who was the first member of Neidelman's crew requiring medical attention from Malin? What happened that required medical attention?

7. What is the discussion about between St. John and Wopner during Chapter 18 in the command center?

8. What was the discussion between Malin Hatch and Woody Clay about at the Stormhaven Lobster Bake?

9. Whom is Neidelman speaking to at the beginning of Chapter 7, and why is he giving this speech?

10. Who does Malin renew an acquaintance with while at Stormhaven? What do they discuss?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

What assumptions can you make about St. Michael's sword and all of the dangers and disasters associated with the Water Pit? Give examples of specific disasters and how these might support your assumption.

Essay Topic 2

Analyze how the theme of disobedience is evident with the Hatch brothers, Malin and Johnny. How does it affect their interpersonal relationships? How does disobedience effect what happens to each character? Present examples from the book to support your position.

Essay Topic 3

What motive does Malin Hatch have in finding the treasure? How is this motive different from Neidelman's motive? How do these relate to their character development and their actions? Explain your answer using at least two details from the story.

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