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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 Williams is supposed to visit on his trip?

2. Who watched the tape with Barnes the first time?

3. How many official languages are there at the United Nations?

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

5. Who is affiliated with this man?

Short Essay Questions

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

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

3. What interesting information does Chloe relay to Steele?

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

5. Who is Chaim Rosenzweig? Why is he such a noteworthy character?

6. What has happened to the crime rate since the Rapture occurred? Why? Which characters are most directly affected?

7. What is the first sign that Steele may begin to consider becoming a Christian?

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

9. Explain the scene at the Wailing Wall. What happens to the men preaching to the masses?

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

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

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

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?

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