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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 Ford ship to science classrooms for his business?

2. What type of house pet does Jessica keep?

3. In what century was the Presidential Palace built?

4. What type of doctor is Dr. Sheri Braun-Richards?

5. What country is Ford from?

Short Essay Questions

1. What package is waiting for Ford at the American Embassy the day after he leaves the Presidential Palace?

2. How does Dr. Marion Ford emerge from the Presidential Palace at the opening of the novel?

3. What are the after-effects of the fight with the salesman on Ford's body?

4. How did Hollins treat Ford when they met years earlier in South America?

5. How does the old man outside the Presidential Palace treat Ford when he sees him emerge?

6. What request does Rafe Hollins make to Ford when he calls him for the first time in years?

7. What was Rafe Hollins's final year of marriage like before his divorce?

8. Who is Jessica McClure?

9. What clues does Ford search for in Tequesta after discovering Hollins's body?

10. How does Jessica know Rafe Hollins?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Although Jake Hollins is relatively absent from the pages of the novel as a whole, he could be considered one of the most important characters in the story. First, describe Jake Hollins and his relationship with Ford. Do you think Jake should be considered one of the most important characters in the novel? Choose at least two specific scenes from the novel to strengthen your argument.

Essay Topic 2

Ford has been close to General Riviera. First, explain how these two men met. Over what activities did they bond? Then, explain how General Riviera feels about Ford's search for Jake Hollins and how he aided Ford in his quest. Be sure to include at least two specific scenes from the novel that you think support your argument to the relationship between Ford and General Riviera.

Essay Topic 3

Throughout the novel, Ford juggles romantic relationships with three women: Pilar, Jessica, and Sheri. First, describe Ford's relationship with each of these three women. How did they meet? Then, explain which woman you believe is the best romantic fit for Ford and why.

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