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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 does Ford hit Hollins in the face with as he exits Jessica's house?

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

3. What meat does Ford prepare for Zacul for their celebratory dinner?

4. Who is in command of the Ford's abduction?

5. Which of the following characters confronts Ford about his relationship with Dr. Braun-Richards?

Short Essay Questions

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

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

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

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

5. What is the first thing Ford sees when he wakes up from his blackout?

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

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

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

9. What relationship does Ford have with Durell?

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

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

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.

Essay Topic 2

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 3

Throughout the novel, Ford has to manipulate many people in order to get information he wants. Choose one scene in which Ford uses manipulation to get ahead. Who does he manipulate? Why? Then, compare this scene of manipulation with another scene of manipulation. Is Ford always successful in his manipulations? Where did he learn this skill?

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