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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 the scientific name of the octopus that bit Peter?

2. What does increased lightning do?

3. What are the cops trying to accuse Evans of?

4. How many Ferraris do Kenner and Morton explain were involved in the fake auto accident that "killed" Morton?

5. How long does the group have to get to high ground?

Short Essay Questions

1. Why did Ted believe that all people should live in villages?

2. What are burns?

3. What is the purpose of Hoffman's research?

4. Why did the investigators turn to computer simulations regarding the crash of Morton's car?

5. Why does Kenner believe that there must be a way out?

6. What does George want to do with Sarah and Evans?

7. What signs showed the park ranger that there was a danger of a flash flood?

8. Why did Kenner ask Sarah to remove anything metal?

9. In what ways did people regulate the so called "untouched wilderness" that Columbus had seen?

10. Why does the organization that Morton wants to put together have to focus on developing third world countries?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Compare and contrast Evans and Ted. What kinds of personalities are both people? How do they differ in their approach to the environment? How are they the same? How do you feel about each character? Who would you rather have as your friend and why?

Essay Topic 2

What issues do you think are most pressing for the world to face today? Explain. What is the outcome if these issues aren't attended to? Are there any organizations dedicated to these causes at present? Who? Explain why you chose this particular cause.

Essay Topic 3

Which do you think is more important--fighting global warming or pollution. Why? What is it that one person can do for either? Do you support either cause? How or why not? What about your family?

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