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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 reserved a large number of seats on the train through the tunnel?

2. How many times per day did the terrorists back up their computer information?

3. Who does Donohue try to convince to leave the train?

4. What landmark was blocked due to the President's arrival in Paris?

5. After the first explosion in the Chunnel, Lia sees a man firing what kind of gun?

Short Essay Questions

1. What is Ahmed's misconception?

2. What choice does Duoar ponder when he and Ahmed are in the engine? What does he decide?

3. Why should the French president believe the American intelligence regarding the possible attack on the Eurostar?

4. While Dean and Lia pursue Donohue after he shoots Ponclare, what is Karr's assignment?

5. What happens to the first section of the train after the initial bomb goes off on the train?

6. How do Lia and Dean escape from the tunnel after the explosion? What challenges do they face as they attempt escape?

7. Why does Dean follow Donohue after Ponclare is shot?

8. Explain the situation in which Duoar is killed.

9. What is Duoar's concern when he sees Donohue on the train?

10. Why is Donohue concerned to see Duoar on the train?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Define exposition and discuss the exposition of this novel. What does the reader learn from the exposition in Deep Black? Is the information consistent throughout the book or does it change? Explain your answer and reasoning.

Essay Topic 2

What is the difference between tone and mood? What was the tone of this novel? What was the mood of it? Was it consistent throughout or did it vary? Define the terms tone and mood and use examples from the text to support your thoughts.

Essay Topic 3

Discuss the main characters of this book. Who was the protagonist and what separates that character or characters from the other main characters?

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