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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. What was in the briefcase?

2. What prevents President Hasan's fall?

3. How wide was the entrance shaft?

4. How many women did Dirk end up dating?

5. What is the first thing Kamil asks Dirk?

Short Essay Questions

1. What kind of things were at the Alexandria Library?

2. Why was it so important that Venator got back to the ship?

3. Who was the last one to fall and what did he do?

4. What alerted one of the flight attendants to the situation in the cockpit?

5. How does Venator approach conflict over Severus?

6. Why wouldn't the escaping seamen be believed?

7. Why would recovery of the sub be a difficult endeavor?

8. How is Giordino affected by the cold?

9. How was Rivas traced to Nichols?

10. Why are classical works of art and literature such a vital interest to the Government of the U.S.A?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Compare and contrast Dirk Pitt and James Bond. How are the two characters similar? How are they different? How do you think the world would react to such a character in real life?

Essay Topic 2

Explain how much was accomplished due to the aid of technology. What kinds of things wouldn't have been surmountable without the technology of the era? What kinds of things are available now that weren't when this book was written that would aid the characters?

Essay Topic 3

Those with the knowledge have the power to rule. Explain through research how with great knowledge comes responsibility. Explain how some people have lost their way in the pursuit of knowledge and how you think this is possible.

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