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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 will Chang work?

2. Where were the believers captured?

3. How are the Christians to be executed?

4. Buck suffers from what malady?

5. In the group's opinion, to whom does the Bible refer to as the Antichrist?

Short Essay Questions

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

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

3. Buck and Albie get to the prison in Greece and manage to rescue one of the prisoners bearing the Mark of Christ. How is the young man rescued? What plan is carried out by Buck and Albie?

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

5. David tells Ming that he will do his best to help Chang by setting up an interview at the department. What is Ming's reaction?

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

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

8. Why does Ming Toy go to David for help?

9. What does Chaim mean when he says he cannot be the "modern day Moses?"

10. Hickman makes a mistake when talking to Carpathia that might get him into trouble. What is the mistake?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Carpathia is only one of many zealots that have tried to convert Christians and non-believers. The actions taken by Carpathia are similar to that of Hitler, among others. Compare and contrast Carpathia's actions against those taken by Hitler. Who do you think was more dangerous? Who had the better chance of being successful? Explain.

Essay Topic 2

In the beginning of the story, Hassid goes to watch Carpathia give a speech. What is the topic and how does it relate to Carpathia's master plan? What about Carpathia makes his speeches and presence so charismatic? How does the speech affect Hassid and his perception of Carpathia? What is Hassid's opinion of Carpathia?

Essay Topic 3

Carpathia has plans to force non-believers and Christians alike to accept the Mark of the Beast. Those who do not accept the Mark will be executed. Even some of Carpathia's own people worry about scaring the believers with this violent plan. Carpathia claims that the loyal followers have nothing to fear. Do you think this statement is accurate? What might happen if one of the loyal followers converts to Christianity? Do Carpathia's followers, particularly those in the organization, take the man at his word?

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