Dark Matter: A Novel Test | Mid-Book Test - Hard

Blake Crouch
This set of Lesson Plans consists of approximately 131 pages of tests, essay questions, lessons, and other teaching materials.

Dark Matter: A Novel Test | Mid-Book Test - Hard

Blake Crouch
This set of Lesson Plans consists of approximately 131 pages of tests, essay questions, lessons, and other teaching materials.
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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. In Chapter 1, as Jason and his kidnapper approach a structure, what letters can Jason make out on the building?

2. In Chapter 3, what direction does Jason drive in the cab?

3. In Chapter 5, what time does Daniela say goodnight to her guests as Jason and Ryan settle into her apartment?

4. In Chapter 4, how long does Daniela say that Jason has been gone?

5. How much does Jason have to spend in Chapter 5, to attend Daniela's show?

Short Essay Questions

1. In Chapter 3, what does Jason see when he gets to Chicago Mercy?

2. In Chapter 2, what does Jason have to endure in a chamber to check for radiation exposure, biohazards, or infectious disease?

3. What are Jason and Daniela doing when he kisses her in Chapter 6 after the game and before dinner?

4. In Chapter 1, why does Jason go to the Village Tap?

5. In Chapter 2, why does a cabbie hesitate to drive Jason, and how does Jason convince him to take him to Logan Square?

6. In Chapter 6, why are the Dessens at a ball game, and how long has it been since they have been to a game?

7. What does Jason tell Daniela happened while he was gone in Chapter 4?

8. In Chapter 2, what is the first thing that happens to Jason when he gains consciousness?

9. In Chapter 5, what is Jason's room like in Chapter 5 at the Hotel Royale?

10. In Chapter 2, who is watching Jason's briefing?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Jason’s mental status begins to deteriorate. What causes him to break down mentally and emotionally? How does he deal with the stresses that he is facing in an effort to be rational rather than delusional?

Essay Topic 2

Foreshadowing is used in the novel to give readers clues about future events. What are some instances where foreshadowing is used? How does foreshadowing prepare readers for what will happen the story? How does foreshadowing create atmosphere in the novel?

Essay Topic 3

The novel deals with the theme of regrets and happiness. What choices have characters made in the novel that have caused them regret? Which characters have accepted the choices they made and turned them into opportunities? Which characters have allowed regret to shape them and cause them to make poor choices? Is it possible to be happy and still have regrets?

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