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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. Who points out the difference between the two religious texts?

2. How was Carpathia killed?

3. Hickman can never remember the name of _______________.

4. Who was responsible for Carpathia's death?

5. What happens to Santiago?

Short Essay Questions

1. Chaim and Rayford discuss Carpathia's death. How did Carpathia die? Who was responsible?

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

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

4. What new turn of events does Hannah discover at the morgue? What makes the Tribulation Force suspicious about the news?

5. What does David use as a reason to refuse Chang's appointment as his possible successor?

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

7. Buck and Albie try desperately to save Laslo's wife from the execution. Explain Buck and Albie's actions and the outcome.

8. What might happen in Israel that would cause Chaim to be sent there?

9. Why does David insist on taking Ming to the safe house before Chang is hired on at the department? Why is the timing important?

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

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Tsion is clearly one of the most intelligent members of the Tribulation Force. When discussing Little Zeke with Buck, Tsion claims that it would take the boy years to read the texts he had read yet the boy is a genius at "technical stuff." Examine Tsion's overall opinion of Zeke. How does Zeke's ability to absorb academic information affect his faith? Is Zeke truly a member of the Force? How might Zeke improve his learning of the beliefs embodied by the Force?

Essay Topic 2

Chaim is instructed to go to Jerusalem. Although Chaim has great faith, the man is doubtful that he is capable or prepared to make the trip. Explain why Chaim feels that way. Also examine the symbolism between Chaim's journey and the meaning of his name. What might have happened if Chaim refused the challenge?

Essay Topic 3

The main members of the Tribulation Force know that they must be removed from Carpathia's radar if they are to succeed in their mission and maintain a safe existence. Why is that the only way? Are there other ways in which the members of the Force could remain safe? Explain the plan developed by Albie and the rest of the group for escape. Do you think it was a wise or foolish plan? Do you think the plan will eventually be uncovered?

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