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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. How does Wiley explain to Kara Lynn that the explosives will be set off?

2. Who plans on being the bodyguard for Kara Lynn?

3. In what shape is the large oak table the group sits around to discuss the disaster at the chamber of commerce office?

4. What worries Bernal the most about returning to the area where the car is parked alone?

5. What does it turn out that Bernal is very afraid of?

Short Essay Questions

1. What does Shivers say is the most important thing in his daughter's life and how has her father taken steps to protect her?

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

3. What does Kara Lynn talk to Wiley about when she wakes up on the island after he kidnaps her?

4. What happens when Kara Lynn and Keyes play tennis at her father's club and what makes him appear far inferior than the other people at the club?

5. What decision does Kara Lynn make about the parade? Why does she make this decision and what is Keyes' response?

6. 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?

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

8. What does Wiley's last column that is run on the front page of the Miami Sun say?

9. What does Mr. Cardoza tell Mulcahy in regards to Wiley's column and why does he make that decision?

10. What does the police chief tell Garcia when he calls him after the parade?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

What role does the Cuban heritage play in this novel? Do you feel it is a critical component or a side component? Why do you believe this is the case?

Essay Topic 2

Complete a character analysis of the protagonist and antagonist of the story. Compare these two characters. Which do you believe is the stronger? Why?

Essay Topic 3

Write a complete character analysis of the character Bloodworth. Would you want to have a reporter on your staff such as Bloodworth? Why or why not.

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