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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 type of house pet does Jessica keep?

2. What time does Ford go to bed and notice that Jessica's porch light is still on?

3. What emotion does Ford feel when he thinks about his friend, Hollins?

4. Which of the following animals does Ford swim with in an attempt to ease the pain in his body from the fight?

5. How many times does Hollins call Ford before finally reaching him at the marina?

Short Essay Questions

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

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

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

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

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

6. How does Ford know the status of Jessica's relationship with Benny?

7. Who is Jessica McClure?

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

9. What is the Kin Qux Cho?

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

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Hollins's funeral is an event that highlights the way Rafe Hollins lived his life while he was alive. First, create a list of characters that were present at Hollins's funeral. Then, describe the general mood of the funeral. Was it as somber and respectful as one might expect from a funeral? Finally, describe the ceremony in which Hollins's family scattered his ashes. What did this event signify about the relationship between Hollins and his family?

Essay Topic 2

Throughout the novel, Ford calls on old friendships that stretch back even to high school in order to create a network of people that can feed him information when needed. First, create a list of characters Ford calls on from his past to help in his investigation into Jake's disappearance. Then, choose one relationship from Ford's past that proves to be particularly valuable in his investigation. Do you think Ford's investigation would have been a success without this character's help? Be sure to cite examples from the text to strengthen your arguments.

Essay Topic 3

Jessica McClure proves to be an important emotional catalyst for Ford in the novel. First, describe the relationship Jessica and Ford have at the opening of the novel. Then, compare the relationship Jessica has with Ford to the relationship Jessica has with Benny. How does this love-triangle lead to one of the biggest betrayals Ford has ever experienced?

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