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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. Which of the following sicknesses does Ford believe Jake Hollins is suffering from?

2. What sound does Ford hear when he wakes up from his blackout after his visit with Pilar?

3. What color are the uniforms the soldiers who abduct Ford are wearing?

4. In what room of the house does Ford see Hollins making love to Jessica?

5. How does General Zacul die?

Short Essay Questions

1. How and why does Ford test Tomlinson's honesty while they are traveling through Costa Rica?

2. How does Zacul react when he sees that many of his guards are falling ill?

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

4. What type of documentation does Ford bring with him to Costa Rica?

5. Why are Zacul's prison camps so full?

6. How does General Juan Riviera greet Ford when he arrives in Masagua?

7. How does the judge in Sandy Key treat Ford when he hears Ford is searching for Jake Hollins?

8. What confessions does Pilar make to Ford when she sees him after the fight?

9. How was Ford saved during the fight at Zacul's camp?

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

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

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.

Essay Topic 2

When Jake Hollins is kidnapped his parents react very differently to the terrible news. First, describe Rafe Hollins's reaction to the news that his son is missing. Then, compare that to Helen Hollins' reaction. How do both of the parents treat Ford during his investigation into their son's disappearance? Based on these reactions, do you think Jake Hollins has any hope of living in a happy family upon his return?

Essay Topic 3

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?

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