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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 and Chloe fly to what city in order to speak to people about their experiences with the Rapture?

2. Steele and Chloe fly to what city in order to speak to people about their experiences with the Rapture?

3. Where does the friend work?

4. What kills Tompkins?

5. What is the name of the flight attendant on the plane?

Short Essay Questions

1. What are some of the topics mentioned in the meeting between Carpathia and Williams?

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

3. What is Carpathia's explanation when he is questioned about the Rapture? Why is the response surprising to Williams?

4. What warning does Barnes give to Williams? What is Williams' reaction to the warning?

5. What startling discovery is made by Williams regarding Carpathia?

6. What surprises Williams about Carpathia's plans for him? Where is Williams asked to be as a member of the press?

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

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

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

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

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 2

Chaim is instructed to go to Jerusalem. Although Chaim has great faith, the man is doubtful that he is capable or prepared to make the trip. Explain why Chaim feels that way. Also examine the symbolism between Chaim's journey and the meaning of his name. What might have happened if Chaim refused the challenge?

Essay Topic 3

How might the story have changed if Rayford Steele had proceeded with the affair with Hattie Durham? How might Irene have reacted if she found out about Rayford's roving eye? Do you think Irene knew? Is Rayford right in assuming that Irene was too busy with her religious activities to notice anything else? Do you think Rayford was crying out for Irene's attention or did he truly believe that the marriage was in a downward spiral? Explain. Also discuss how Hattie reacted to Rayford's confession.

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