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This test consists of 5 short answer questions, 3 short essay questions, and 1 (of 3) essay topics.

Short Answer Questions

1. Which body part of Williamson's is injured?

2. What country is Williamson from?

3. What is the name of Williamson's plane?

4. What does Williamson decide to do while he is flying?

5. Where does the story begin?

Short Essay Questions

1. What is the scenario that the main character imagines will happen when he lands?

2. Where is the main character at the start of the story and what is he doing?

3. In Section 1, what scary realization does the main character make and what does he do because of it?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

What is the deeper meaning of the title of the story?

Essay Topic 2

What is a dynamic character? Explain how Williamson's physical and mental changes make him a dynamic character?

Essay Topic 3

Select a symbol in the story and analyze its role. Consider how the symbol develops the character and/or moves the plot forward.

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