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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 is L. Bob Rife's greatest opposition?

2. What do the people with the antennae on the back of their heads do to prisoners?

3. Where did L. Bob Rife find the Nam-Shub of Enki?

4. There are two people, groups of people, or things that show great loyalty. What are they?

5. What is Hiro's next move?

Short Essay Questions

1. Rife is angry at Y.T. for delivering the package to Hiro. Why doesn't he kill her or infect her?

2. Fisheye tells Hiro that he is sure the pirates would listen to reason. Why would pirates listen to reason?

3. Although Raven is a murderer, he has some redeeming qualities. Name them.

4. What is a possible reason Hiro would take the inflatable dinghy to navigate the waters around the Raft rather than the powered boat?

5. Great examples of loyalty are shown in Chapter 65. Name them

6. What is L. Bob Rife's interest in Y.T. in Chapter 60?

7. In Chapter 59, what is Hiro's plan to retrieve the tablets?

8. How do the Kouriers come to Y.T.'s rescue?

9. What does Hiro learn about Juanita in Chapter 42 and as a result decides to do?

10. In Chapter 64, the chase between Hiro and Raven is even. Why?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Da5id enters the story very sure of himself and full of himself. How do you think his attitude might change now that he has succumbed to a virus? How many ways does a major illness or virus change the life and lifestyle of those it affects? What are the worst factors, and how can we change things to overcome them?

Essay Topic 2

L. Bob Rife is a popular man. Write an essay on religious icons and their impact on society as a whole. How has that changed over the last several decades?

Essay Topic 3

Describe Mr. Stephenson's writing style. Name two other authors that write in a similar style. Why is it similar? How is it different?

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