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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 does the Quonset hut hold?

2. How do Neidelman and Malin confirm their agreement for Malin to join Neidelman's expedition?

3. In what year was Red Ned Ockham's command ship found adrift?

4. What is the restaurant full of where Hatch and Bonterre have dinner?

5. What do Isobel Bonterre and Malin Hatch ride together on?

Short Essay Questions

1. Who is Sir William Macallan? Why does Neidelman bring him up in his discussion with Malin about the project?

2. What are three things mentioned in Red Ned Ockham's biography that Malin looks at?

3. What are some terms of the agreement that Neidelman and Malin make and how do they seal their agreement with each other?

4. Why is Wopner trashing one of his computers?

5. Who is Captain Gerald Neidelman and why does he want to see Malin Hatch?

6. Describe the new Quonset hut that is now open on Ragged Island.

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

8. 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?

9. Who are the two divers on Neidelman's team and what are they going to be doing?

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

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Compare and contrast the Cerberus and the Griffin. What are they, how are they used (primary purpose), and how would you describe their appearance?

Essay Topic 2

When does Bonterre believe she can trust Rankin? How does Bonterre believe she can trust Rankin? Why is trust so important between Rankin and Bonterre?

Essay Topic 3

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.

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