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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 city does Zacul try to escape to when he realizes that Ford is after Jake?

2. What Costa Rican city do Tomlinson and Ford fly into on their first day searching for Jake Hollins?

3. Where does Hollins's family request to have Hollins's ashes scattered?

4. How does Riviera know Zacul?

5. How does Helen Hollins react when Ford shows up at her doorstep?

Short Essay Questions

1. What relationship does Ford have with Durell?

2. What type of studying does Tomlinson do in preparation for his meeting with Zacul?

3. What happens when Ford goes to Jessica's to visit with her after returning home from Masagua?

4. Why does Ford spend an evening searching for frogs in Zacul's prison camp?

5. What do Ford and Tomlinson discuss when they are in the prisoner truck headed to the camp?

6. How does Jessica react when she hears about Ford and Dr. Braun-Richards?

7. How does Helen, Hollins's ex-wife, treat Ford when he arrives at her doorstep?

8. How does Tomlinson prove his dedication to Ford while staying at General Riviera's?

9. What sound does Ford hear in the distance while he is inside Zacul's tent?

10. What is Ford's reaction to Hollins's funeral?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Hollins's rocky relationship and divorce from his ex-wife proved to be a turning point in his life. First, describe the relationship Hollins had with his ex-wife and what events led to their divorce. Then, explain how the series of events directly stemming from the divorce led to the ultimate kidnapping of their son.

Essay Topic 2

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 3

Zacul is a dangerous character interested in preserving only one thing: himself. First, describe Zacul physically. According to the text, what conclusions can one make about Zacul's character simply by looking at him? Are these conclusions usually true? Be sure to choose at least two scenes from the novel that exemplify Zacul's character and describe them, strengthening your argument.

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