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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 pulled Ford out of the water, saving his life?

2. What city does Zacul try to escape to when he realizes that Ford is after Jake?

3. What is the name of the drug dealer Bernstein believes has Jake Hollins?

4. What type of building is the injured Ford held in while he recuperates in Managua?

5. Which of the following characters spends his days studying calendar glyphs.

Short Essay Questions

1. Who is Wendy Stafford?

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

3. What relationship does Ford have with Durell?

4. What is God's Eye Lake?

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

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

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

8. What is Ford's reaction to Hollins's funeral?

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

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

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

The affair Ford has with Pilar is one of the turning points in his life. First, describe how Ford and Pilar met. Why was their relationship doomed from the start? Then, explain how the two supported and loved each other throughout the novel, even when they were physically apart. Finally, describe how the relationship between Pilar and Ford ends and why.

Essay Topic 2

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?

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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