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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. Kerry Wopner and Christopher St. John discuss with Malin some stories of how who functioned?

2. What do Neidelman and Hatch discuss aboard the Griffin after dinner in Chapter 20?

3. When Malin arrives back at Ragged Island, what is Malin forced to confront?

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

5. What is the suspended cage lowered into the hole where members of the crew can watch the blasting from called?

Short Essay Questions

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

2. Why does Malin return to Stormhaven at the beginning of Chapter 3?

3. What do the divers take down with them, why do they take it down with them, and what happens at the command center during the dive in Chapter 15?

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

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

6. What is the legend of the pirate Red Ned Ockham?

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

8. What happens at the beginning of Chapter 9 when Malin visits his childhood home?

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

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

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Compare and contrast Malin Hatch's return visit to Ragged Island to the visit he took to the island as a child. What are the trips similarities and differences? Students should look at the reason for going, who Hatch went with, and the outcome of the trip.

Essay Topic 2

Define curse and analyze how it is used within the story by using examples from the text. What evidence can you find within "Riptide" to support the theory about Ragged Island being cursed?

Essay Topic 3

What qualities help someone lead a group of people? Who shows better qualities of being a leader in "Riptide," Neidelman or Hatch? Give examples from the story to support your answer. List at least four qualities that Hatch and Neidelman demonstrate through their characters.

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