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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. Near what mountain range is Pitt staying?

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

3. What color eyes does Pitt have?

4. On Vylander's plane, which engine blows a propeller blade?

5. What does Pitt have for supper at Anchorage House?

Short Essay Questions

1. What type of information is in Lusana's FBI file?

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

3. What did Pitt and Steiger do after breakfast in Chapter 7?

4. What is Abe Steiger's job?

5. Why isn't Myra Fawkes worried to have Patrick leave for a few days?

6. Why does Patrick Fawkes go to Chesapeake Bay?

7. How does Steiger explain the fact that the nose gear was found in Colorado?

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

9. What would Folsom use to raise a plane like the Vixen 03?

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

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Some characters believe that the end justifies the means. Discuss which characters believe that the end justifies the means using examples from the book.

Essay Topic 2

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

Essay Topic 3

Discuss why, in spite of all the risks, Sandecker and Steiger, decide to raise the Vixen 03. Use examples from the novel.

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