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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 does Carpathia intend to go once he is in Jerusalem?

2. How does Ming Toy communicate with David?

3. The group is beginning to experience what?

4. What does Carpathia intend to sacrifice?

5. Laslo's wife is attacked for what reason?

Short Essay Questions

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

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

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

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

5. 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?

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

7. What happens after Albie and Buck arrive in Greece? Where do the men go? Why?

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

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

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

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 2

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?

Essay Topic 3

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?

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