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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. Whose boss gave permission to have his subordinate killed if it was necessary?

2. What is the name of the charter pilot?

3. Williams had to delay a trip to which major city?

4. Williams reviews his meeting earlier in the year with which man?

5. How old is Williams?

Short Essay Questions

1. Explain the purpose of Carpathia's speech at the United Nations? Where is the speech broadcast?

2. What was the big mistake made by the killers? What is Tompkins' recommendation for Williams?

3. What is the reason for Stonagal's death? Who commits the murder?

4. What happens immediately after the meeting between Tompkins and Williams?

5. The beginning of chapter 14 details actions of Steele and Chloe. What do the father and daughter do? What are their immediate plans?

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

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

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

9. What is involved in the discussion about the formulation of the church group?

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

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Do you think that Rayford Steele would have accepted Jesus as his personal savior if the Rapture had not occurred? Would Steele have converted if Irene and Raymie were two of the many left behind? How did the same experience affect Chloe? What might have happened to Chloe if Irene and Raymie had been left behind? Do you think it was the disappearance of the family members or the Rapture itself that affected Rayford and Chloe so deeply?

Essay Topic 2

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 3

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?

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