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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 Wiley indicate that he has relocated to?

2. What does Garcia agree to do that makes matters worse for Bloodworth?

3. What story does David Lee tell the coach when he comes in nude?

4. Which of the following terms best describes how Tigertail feels learning that one of the other characters is dead?

5. Which of the following characters does Keyes realize was in on the planning from the beginning?

Short Essay Questions

1. What does Wiley tell Mulcahy when he calls him at his office about the plan of the Night of December group?

2. What developments happen in regard to the relationship developing between Kara and Keyes?

3. What happens that makes Tigertail despondent?

4. What transpires between Bloodworth and Garcia and what is the reason behind the action Garcia takes?

5. What assumptions does the Orange Bowl committee make about the members of the group and why don't they pursue the topic in more depth?

6. What information does Kara Lynn share with Keyes in regard to Jenna?

7. Describe the original column sent in by Wiley and the changes that Bloodworth makes to the column.

8. Describe in detail the float on which Kara Lynn will ride.

9. Describe the role the Shriners plan in helping to try and save Kara Lynn from being kidnapped.

10. Describe the purpose of the Friendship Cruise and the type of people that will be aboard.

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

In more than one incident throughout the novel the psychiatric field is discussed and portrayed. How is this field of study portrayed by the author? Do you believe it is a fair portrayal? Why or why not?

Essay Topic 2

Environmental issues are the basis of many of the events within the novel. Do you believe violent actions are justified when protecting the environment? Why or why not?

Essay Topic 3

Discuss the concept of terrorism developed throughout this novel? In what ways are these terrorists different from the majority of terrorists reported about in the media? In what ways are they the same?

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