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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. At what time was Thad taken to the courthouse?

2. What was featured on Thad's pendant?

3. What phase of the plan was getting the car?

4. On what morning does Thad begin his plan?

5. Who suffered greatly from Thad's crime?

Short Essay Questions

1. What were Thad's thoughts on the way to meet Lynn Briley?

2. What legwork did Thad do before going into the lab?

3. Discuss Thad's sentencing.

4. Discuss Axel's interaction with Gibson.

5. What happened to Thad after his release from prison?

6. Explain the meeting between Thad, his lawyer and the representatives from NASA.

7. Examine Thad's new activity.

8. What is the conversation held between Thad and Rebecca at her apartment?

9. What choice did Thad make regarding his sentence as it related to Rebecca?

10. What happened after the group returned to the hotel room with the safe?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Examine Thad's plan to get closer to certain scientists, including Draper. What types of things did Thad do? Outline Thad's specific plan, actions, and activities planned for the co-ops.

Essay Topic 2

Compare and contrast Thad and Brian Helms. What were the main differences? What was the nature of their work relationship? Did the men have a personal relationship? How did the relationship change throughout the course of the book?

Essay Topic 3

Discuss Thad's work at the University of Utah. Where did Thad work? What were Thad's opinions on the work? What did Thad steal? How did Thad convince himself that it was okay to take museum property? What was Thad's relationship with the people at the University? How would that relationship affect Thad later in life?

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