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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. Where is Hickman?

2. Zeke supplies what item for Buck and Albie?

3. What is Kenny's nickname for Tsion?

4. What has Hattie so excited?

5. The young man in prison is accused of what action?

Short Essay Questions

1. Why are the members of the Tribulation Force suffering from cabin fever? What is cabin fever?

2. How does David react when he learns that Chang has received the Mark of the Beast?

3. Why does Rayford try to dissuade Zeke from trying to recover his father's body?

4. Why is Chaim pacing and brooding at the safe house?

5. What is Tsion's explanation of the differences in the religious texts?

6. What does Carpathia expect to see when he arrives in Israel? Who is responsible for making it happen?

7. Why do some members of the group tease Zeke after he procured the uniforms from the dead GC officers?

8. What made Hannah decide to become a Christian? Did something prompt her to convert? What was the catalyst?

9. Why is Ming so anxious for Chang to get a job in David's department?

10. Why do Buck and Albie tell Ming Toy that they needed her for the flight back to Chicago?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

David Hassid learns that Annie has been killed and now lies in the morgue. Examine David and Annie's relationship. Why was it kept secret? Why does David have to hide his emotions and not mourn openly for Annie? How might things have been different if Annie had lived?

Essay Topic 2

Several of the characters claim to have been converted through the writings of Ben-Jordan. The Internet postings are also credited for bringing people to Christ. Traditionally, Christians learned about Christ through the Bible. Why was it necessary to use other texts? Explain how the writings of Ben-Jordan differ from those of the Bible. Which is more powerful? Which contains more truth?

Essay Topic 3

Much credence is placed in the two main religious texts in the story. What are the texts? What do they have to say about Carpathia and men of that sort? Compare and contrast the writings in the text. Are there other religious or historical texts that make the same claim?

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