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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 is the name of the man's most recent venture?

2. What is Steele's reaction when Barnes asks him to take Jesus as his savior?

3. Who makes most of the contact with the people on the ground?

4. The plane is scheduled to fly to which airport?

5. Who makes most of the contact with the people on the ground?

Short Essay Questions

1. What surprises Barnes about the visit from Steele and Chloe? What is Barnes' reaction?

2. What is Barnes' reaction when Williams wants to discuss what is happening with Carpathia? What do the men learn?

3. According to Tompkins, what was the reason for Burton's death?

4. Why was Williams scheduled to go to London? What was the topic of the potential story there?

5. How did Irene's new views cause a problem at home? What was Steele's reaction?

6. Barnes spends a great deal of time teaching Williams about what subject? How does Williams react?

7. Why is Steele glad to finally get out of the house? Where does Steele go?

8. What are some of the issues discussed in Plank's statements to the press?

9. What is the purpose of Williams and Plank switching identities? Does the plan work?

10. Discuss the conversation between Chloe and Williams as they fly to New York.

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Carpathia is only one of many zealots that have tried to convert Christians and non-believers. The actions taken by Carpathia are similar to that of Hitler, among others. Compare and contrast Carpathia's actions against those taken by Hitler. Who do you think was more dangerous? Who had the better chance of being successful? Explain.

Essay Topic 2

Cameron "Buck" Williams 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 Williams and his perception of Carpathia? What is Williams' opinion of Carpathia? How do Plank and the other journalists react? Why do you think Carpathia singled out Williams if he knew what the reporter thought? Does Williams ever trust Carpathia? At what point does Williams realize Carpathia is the Antichrist? What is Williams' reaction to the realization?

Essay Topic 3

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?

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