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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 does the surprise visitor gain access to Karr's room?

2. Why is Duoar surprised to see Donohue on the train?

3. How many different destinations does Donohue have tickets to?

4. From what does the Eurostar signal information originate?

5. Who does Duoar finally decide is offering him an escape option?

Short Essay Questions

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

2. Explain the situation in which Duoar is killed.

3. Why does Duoar want revenge on Ponclare?

4. Who is caught in a traffic jam and helped, ironically, by police?

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

6. How does the NSA determine that the bigger terrorist attack will be on the Chunnel?

7. What information does the priest offer to Karr?

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

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

What is a series? What is a sequel? How does a series differ from a sequel?

Essay Topic 2

Name and define the five types of conflict. Which conflict is predominant in this novel? Explain the conflict in detail, using both the definition and examples from Deep Black.

Essay Topic 3

Irony is the contrast between what is expected and what actually happens. There are three types of irony: verbal, situational, and dramatic. Identify and discuss two examples of irony in the book. Which type of irony is it? What is expected and what actually occurs with your examples?

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