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

2. In the backup computer information found, what does Johnny discover about the explosion magnitude?

3. How many seconds remain on the bomb timer when it is discovered?

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

5. Who surprises Karr with a hospital visit at the end of the novel?

Short Essay Questions

1. What challenge does Duoar's plan for the train face at the very beginning?

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

3. In the end, what does the NSA learn about the tunnel explosion and how do they gauge the size of the explosion?

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

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

6. What evidence does Johnny Bib offer regarding a possible explosion planned for the Eiffel Tower?

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

8. What information does the priest offer to Karr?

9. Why does Duoar want revenge on Ponclare?

10. What is Ahmed's misconception?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

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 2

Define rising action as an element of plot. Discuss in detail the rising action in Deep Black. How does the author present it? How does the rising action flow? How does the rising action add to the suspense of the story?

Essay Topic 3

What interests and experiences of the author's own life might be drawn upon for inspiration in Deep Black? Explain your answers, giving an overview of the author's life.

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