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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 many years younger was Hollins than his older brother?

2. What color clothes is Ford's nurse wearing when he wakes up from his coma?

3. Which of the following crimes did most of the men in the prison camp commit leading to their incarcerations?

4. What is the name of Hollins's older brother?

5. Which of the following items is not something General Riviera offers to Ford immediately after seeing him?

Short Essay Questions

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

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

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

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

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

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

7. What happens to Tomlinson when he is separated from Ford in Masagua?

8. Why does General Suarez burst into Ford's hotel room in Masagua?

9. How does General Riviera react to the true reason as to why Ford is in Masagua?

10. What reason does Ford give to Zacul as to why he is in Masagua?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

At the opening of the novel, Ford is speeding away through an underground tunnel from the Presidential Palace in Masagua. First, explain what Ford was doing in the Presidential Palace to begin with. Then, explain how Ford used his cunning and wit to escape, undetected from danger. Finally, explain how these events, which take place in the prologue, spin the action of the entire novel into motion.

Essay Topic 2

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?

Essay Topic 3

The people of Masagua have an interesting history. First, describe the history that is recorded in the Kin Qux Cho. Who is allowed access to this history? Then, explain how the history of the Masagua people directly affects the plot of the novel and the life of young Jake Hollins. Be sure to cite at least two specific examples from the text to strengthen your arguments.

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