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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. In addition to the "painters," who is climbing the Eiffel Tower?

2. Who returns from making a phone call?

3. Who sneaks back into the Channel tunnel?

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

5. From what does the Eurostar signal information originate?

Short Essay Questions

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

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

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

4. What is Ahmed's misconception?

5. Why does Duoar want revenge on Ponclare?

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

7. What is unusual about the two policemen who descend from the top of the Eiffel Tower?

8. What information does the priest offer to Karr?

9. Explain the situation in which Duoar is killed.

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

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

Discuss the importance of the author's choice of verb tense in Deep Black. Define the three types of tenses and explain how they are typically identified.

Essay Topic 3

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

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