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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 happens when Felix tries to move his heavy suit?

2. Unlike other warriors, what do scouts fail to carry?

3. What does Felix hear in the briefing room that alarms him?

4. What does the experienced scout tell Felix about his assignment?

5. What did the prisoner's former cell mate do for a vocation?

Short Essay Questions

1. What happens to Felix after Allie dies in his arms?

2. What does Hollis want to do with the suit?

3. Describe Borglyn.

4. What does Jack promise Lya that he will do which is not easy?

5. Describe the video feed and its effect on the war.

6. What does Jack see when he runs out of the Complex?

7. Why did Felix leave Golden?

8. What makes Felix weep?

9. Why is Bolov angry with Felix?

10. Describe Lewis.

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

The author uses more than one theme in Armor. Identify at least two themes in the story and then cite an example to support each theme.

Essay Topic 2

Describe the Engine. How does the characterization of the Engine reflect upon combat, the brutality of war, and the necessity for detachment while fighting?

Essay Topic 3

Survival is a big theme in Armor. What does it mean to survive? Is survival a human instinct? Does survival surmount the need for empathy? Discuss.

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