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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. How many men does Somala see creeping to attack the Fawkes' farm?

2. What type of a plane is being prepared to fly at the beginning of the novel?

3. What is the date at the beginning of Chapter 1?

4. When was Table Lake made by damming a stream?

5. How many children does Steiger have?

Short Essay Questions

1. What is Vylander to do if an in-flight emergency develops?

2. Who are Loren's nearest neighbors?

3. What happens to the Boeing C-97 while Vylander checks the cargo?

4. Who buried the Fawkes' family?

5. Where did Marcus Somala find a perfect hiding place?

6. What does Vylander do once the Boeing C-97 reaches an altitude of 16,000 feet?

7. What does Daggat say will happen if Loren will not vote for his bill?

8. Why is Major Vylander concerned that he will not be able to get the Boeing C-97 off the ground?

9. What do the Air Force records show about the plane that matches the nose gear Pitt found?

10. What is Abe Steiger's job?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Compare and contrast Daggat and De Vaal. Use examples from the novel.

Essay Topic 2

Discuss how characters use teamwork in the novel to achieve goals and solve problems.

Essay Topic 3

Argue whether there are any dynamic characters in the novel. Use examples from "Vixen 03" to support your arguments.

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