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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. Steele realizes that his feelings for Hattie are _____.

2. The man Williams met was considered to be a "shoo-in" for which honor?

3. Who does Williams call while he is waiting for his plane?

4. What is the name of the important conference mentioned by Carpathia?

5. What branch of science does Rosenzweig claim to practice?

Short Essay Questions

1. What interesting information does Chloe relay to Steele?

2. What important information does Williams learn about Carpathia in chapter 8? What other issue is discussed between Williams and Plank?

3. Why is Hattie so eager to see Williams? What is Williams' reaction to Hattie's request?

4. Where do Tompkins and Williams meet? What does Tompkins have to say about the potential conspiracy theory?

5. What is the reception Williams receives from the other employees at Global Weekly?

6. What was the reason Williams was in Chicago? Who did Williams meet there?

7. Why is Williams surprised at his resistance to becoming a Christian?

8. What major event did Irene try to explain to Steele without much success?

9. Name at least one of the things discussed by Williams and Ritz.

10. Where does Steele begin to look for answers to questions regarding the Rapture?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Much credence is placed in the two main religious texts in the story. What are the texts? What do they have to say about Carpathia and men of that sort? Compare and contrast the writings in the text. Are there other religious or historical texts that make the same claim?

Essay Topic 2

There are many discussions in which Carpathia is referred to as the Antichrist. Many of the characters reference religious texts to prove the point. Explain how the members of the Tribulation Force and others can be sure that Carpathia is Satan incarnate. Is the belief in the prophecy realistic or foolish? What might happen if the characters are wrong?

Essay Topic 3

Bruce Barnes also has to face a personal crisis when he realizes that he has been left behind. What is Barnes' moral dilemma when he learns he has been left behind? What is the personal crisis faced by Barnes? Examine how Barnes had made a commitment and a promise to himself, the church, and God. How does the crisis change any of that? Did Barnes lie when he made the commitments? How has the Rapture affected Barnes on a spiritual, moral and intellectual level? Do you think Barnes can recover on a personal level from this crisis? Explain. Do you think the crisis will make Barnes stronger in his faith and spiritual life or will it cause him to weaken? Explain.

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