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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 is the first thing Ellie does after killing the two officers?
2. What is the trick Ellie demonstrates regarding the wombat?
3. What does Ellie say to Kevin that she says is "stupid and unforgivable?"
4. What does Ellie say about the temperature when a summer storm hits in Hell?
5. What does Ellie tell Fi to do as she, Lee, and Homer head out of the hangar?
Short Essay Questions
1. Describe what happens when a jeep tries to intercept Ellie's truck before the explosions.
2. Describe two of the memories Ellie has about the tip before the war.
3. What does Ellie do after she kills the two officers?
4. Describe one of the summer storms Ellie remembers from before the war began.
5. What is Kevin's reaction to the news that they are going to try to destroy the airfield, and how does each of the four others try to make contact with him?
6. List three facts about the trip down the river.
7. Describe the moment immediately after Fi blows up the first tanker.
8. What does Ellis say there is to do in Hell, and what do Homer and Kevin spend one entire afternoon doing?
9. Describe the near-miss with the airplane as the group is trying to get away in the garbage truck.
10. What is the game Ellie plays with herself regarding the fallen trees and what is the result of that?
Essay Topics
Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:
Essay Topic 1
The group of children in Stratton is running wild, and Ellie notes they are missing out on a great deal because their parents are not present. Explain the situation and hardships the children are facing. What are some of the most things they are missing out on? What can be expected for the rest of their lives if an adult doesn't intervene?
Essay Topic 2
Who is Lee? What is his history with Ellie? How is this history revealed? What takes Lee away from the group that puts him in danger? Describe how he escapes the situation. Is he a strong character? Why or why not?
Essay Topic 3
Food is a serious issue for the group and for the children left on their own in Stratton. Explain how some of the meals are gathered and prepared. What other options might the group have had in their efforts to provide food for themselves?
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