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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 does Dr. Marion Ford exit the Presidential Palace in the prologue of the novel?

2. What type of wine does Jessica serve Ford on the first night they make love?

3. What county is the marina in?

4. What do the out-of-state partiers Ford listens to across the water do for a living?

5. How old was Hollins when he died?

Short Essay Questions

1. What surprise is waiting for Ford when he arrives home after having sex with Jessica for the first time?

2. What major argument did President Don Jorge Balserio have with his wife for the entirety of their marriage?

3. Why does Ford get into a fight with an out-of-state salesman?

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

5. What is the Sealife Corporation?

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

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

8. How does Jessica know Rafe Hollins?

9. What reason does Hollins give Ford as to why he believes his son was kidnapped?

10. What type of relationship does Ford have with Sally Field?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Ford becomes increasingly disturbed to learn the details surrounding Hollins's death. First, describe the scene Ford happened across when he found Hollins's body. Then, explain what details led Ford to believe that Hollins was murdered. Finally, explain how Ford discovers the truth about Hollins's death and describe his reaction to that news.

Essay Topic 2

Tomlinson proves to be a character with a dichotomous personality. First, describe Tomlinson based on his physical appearance. What stereotypes do outsiders typically place on Tomlinson? Then, compare Tomlinson's external appearance to his internal appearance. Does Tomlinson's outside match his inside? How can you tell? Be sure to cite at least two specific examples from the text to strengthen your argument.

Essay Topic 3

The town of Sanibel, Florida is often overrun with tourists. First, describe the town of Sanibel and explain why tourists want to come. Then, describe Ford's relationship with the tourists. How does he treat them? Give examples of at least two specific scenes in the novel that you believe exemplify Ford's relationship with the tourists.

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