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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. Who tells Jack he is a hero in "Jack 4"?

2. What is "Second contact"?

3. In "Ally 5," whom does Bree encourage Ally to dress up for?

4. In "Jack 6," Team Exo is recording any evidence they can about a planet that is _______________.

5. What does Ryan suggest in "Bree 6" that Ally and Bree should do?

Short Essay Questions

1. Bree and Ally start to secretly perform their plan in "Ally 5." What does this plan involve doing to Bree's parents? Is it successful?

2. What break through news does Team Exo receive in "Ally 7"?

3. What conflicting advice do Bree and Melanie give Ally in "Bree 6"?

4. In "Ally 5," Kenny appears to report news from an email from the SETI people. What does the email say?

5. What do Jack and Ally do in Jack's cabin in "Jack 6"?

6. Ryan and Jack discuss girls in "Jack 4." What do they each contribute to the conversation?

7. What is Jack's role in Pete's allergic reaction?

8. Why does leadership of Mr. Silver's experiment change hands in "Jack 5"?

9. Describe the interaction between Ryan and Ally at the beginning of "Ally 6."

10. What decision does Bree make in "Bree 6" to show that she is coming around to the changes in her life?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

There is more than one set of character foils in Every Soul A Star. Describe one set of character foils, thoroughly explaining why they are foils and what they help readers learn about their foil.

Essay Topic 2

Genre is a way to sort or categorize a book, and some books fall under more than one genre. One genre of Every Soul A Star is realistic fiction. Define realistic fiction and discuss how Every Soul A Star qualifies for this genre.

Essay Topic 3

Every Soul A Star uses a traditional narrative perspective (first person) in an unusual way - split between three main characters. Discuss how the author does this and determine whether it is done effectively. Does it help or hinder the story? Explain.

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