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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. Why does Bright Star visit Miss Whitlaw on his own?

2. How is Windrider injured while flying his machine?

3. How does Moon Shadow use his knowledge of the lead bully to his advantage?

4. What kind of building does Windrider live in after the earthquake?

5. Who meets Windrider at Miss Whitlaw's house?

Short Essay Questions

1. How does Robin feel about the way Moon Shadow handles his bullying?

2. How does Windrider make money while building his flying machine?

3. How does Moon Shadow try to help his father with his dream of building a flying machine?

4. How does Windrider test the science of the Wright flying machine?

5. What allows Windrider to forgive Bright Star?

6. What favor does Lefty ask of Windrider after the earthquake?

7. How does Windrider react to Moon Shadow helping him attain his dream, and why?

8. How is Windrider supported as he tries out his flying machine for the first time?

9. Why do children in the new area taunt Moon Shadow?

10. Who goes on a picnic with Windrider, and what do they do?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Sacrifice was a theme that was very prevalent in this book. Who were the characters most affected by this theme, and how did they allow sacrifice to change their lives?

Essay Topic 2

Bright Star and Windrider are two very similar people, and yet they have some very notable and important differences. Using the text to cite some support, write a compare/contrast essay about these two characters.

Essay Topic 3

What was Black Dog addicted to, and how did this addiction affect the people around him?

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