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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. How must the bomb modules be separated?

2. Which check-in area does Donohue use when he arrives at the Eurostar?

3. Who returns from making a phone call?

4. Who is on the train that is moving forward toward England?

5. Who informs the caller that there is a nuclear weapon on board the train?

Short Essay Questions

1. Why is there so much time that passes between when the bomb is set and when it finally explodes? Exactly how much time passes?

2. What information does the priest offer to Karr?

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

4. When does Lia meet Donohue face to face? What happens in their meeting?

5. How do Dean and Lia lose track of Donohue once they spot him on the train?

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

7. Why does Duoar want revenge on Ponclare?

8. What is Ahmed's misconception?

9. Explain the whereabouts of both Dean and Lia when the first bomb explodes on the train.

10. Who advises Lia that there is a nuclear warhead on the train and how is she supposed to defuse it?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Identify and discuss three points of foreshadowing from the novel. Did the author use foreshadowing effectively? Define foreshadowing in your essay as well.

Essay Topic 2

What is the difference between conflict and crisis in a novel? How are they similar? Also relate the differences and similarities specifically to Deep Black.

Essay Topic 3

Discuss the differences between major and minor characters in literature. Discuss Dean and Karr as major characters and select two other characters to analyze as minor characters. How do the minor characters fit the definition?

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