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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. What does Alex see as a "tall white tower surmounted by a green dome" as he parachutes in Chapter 16, "Twelve O'Clock"?

2. What does Alex see being inserted into the computer screens in Chapter 12, "Behind the Door"?

3. What is the first question Herod Sayle presents to Alex in Chapter 13, "The School Bully"?

4. The Natural History Museum is located on what street in London?

5. What tavern does Alex pass on his way to the library in Chapter 11, "Dozmary Mine"?

Short Essay Questions

1. What foreshadowing is revealed in Chapter 10, "Death in the Long Grass"? How does this chapter build suspense in the narrative?

2. What is problematic about Mr. Sayle's revenge motivation in Chapter 13, "The School Bully"?

3. How does Alex escape the Sayle estate in Chapter 15, "Eleven O'Clock"? What weapon does he gain?

4. Who suggests Alex go for a walk on his last day at Sayle Enterprises in Chapter 10, "Death in the Long Grass"? Where does he go?

5. What motivation does Mr. Sayle have for his plans in Chapter 13, "The School Bully"? Who does he seek revenge upon?

6. What scene does Alex find upon crashing through the Science Museum in Chapter 16, "Twelve O'Clock"?

7. How does Alex enter the store room in Chapter 12, "Behind the Door"?

8. How does Alex escape entrapment and certain death in Chapter 14, "Deep Water"?

9. What game does Alex play against Herod Sayle in Chapter 9, "Night Visitors"? How much money is won?

10. What does Yassen Gregorovich do when a worker drops one of the metal boxes in Chapter 9, "Night Visitors"?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Describe and analyze the protagonist of the novel. How old is Alex? What is remarkable about his role in the plot and the mission of MI6?

Essay Topic 2

Describe and discuss the character of Mr. Grin in "Stormbreaker". When and why does Mr. Sayle say Mr. Grin changed his name?

Essay Topic 3

Describe the biography and career of Anthony Horowitz, and discuss the public reception and popularity of the Alex Rider series. When was "Stormbreaker" adapted to film?

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