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

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

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

4. What gift does Ford promise to give Zacul, which makes Zacul very excited?

5. What reason does Ford give his interrogators as to why he is in Masagua?

Short Essay Questions

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

2. What is God's Eye Lake?

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

4. What condition is Jake Hollins in when Ford finally finds him?

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

6. Who is Wendy Stafford?

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

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

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

10. What celebratory meal does Ford prepare for Zacul on his first night in the prison?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

The Masaguan government goes through a varied, violent change due to the two opposing political values of the President and his wife. First, describe the President's political values. Then, compare those values to his wife's values. What conflicts arise from these opposing political values? At the end of the novel, which of the two political powers is successful and how did they finally come to power in the Masaguan nation?

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

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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