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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. Which of the following adjectives best describes the soldiers that were in charge of guarding Tomlinson and Ford during their transportation?

2. What Costa Rican city do Tomlinson and Ford fly into on their first day searching for Jake Hollins?

3. What sound is overwhelming in Ford's ears as he is speaking with Riviera about Zacul?

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

5. How many years younger was Hollins than his older brother?

Short Essay Questions

1. What happens when a mortar explodes near the dock where Zacul has docked his boat?

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

9. How does Helen, Hollins's ex-wife, treat Ford when he arrives at her doorstep?

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

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

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 2

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.

Essay Topic 3

Ford becomes increasingly disturbed to learn the details surrounding Hollins's death. First, describe the scene Ford happened across when he found Hollins's body. Then, explain what details led Ford to believe that Hollins was murdered. Finally, explain how Ford discovers the truth about Hollins's death and describe his reaction to that news.

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