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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. Who gives Ford a run-down of the histories of each of Zacul's prisoners?

2. How are Tomlinson and Ford transported to Zacul's prison camp?

3. What sound does Ford hear in the distance as he is trying to give medical attention to Zacul?

4. What animal does Ford watch pee upon drunks in the Mayan streets?

5. What does Wendy Stafford do for a living?

Short Essay Questions

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

2. Who is Wendy Stafford?

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

4. What is God's Eye Lake?

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

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

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

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

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

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

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

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 2

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.

Essay Topic 3

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.

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