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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. When Elvissa asks for a small moment that defines what it's like to be alive, what does Claire respond with?

2. What does Mr. MacArthur tell a joke about in Chapter 20?

3. Where will Claire stay until she knows she'll be safe from radiation at home?

4. Who is Curtis?

5. What does Tyler call his parents' house in Chapter 24?

Short Essay Questions

1. What does Andy say about his brother Tyler's group of friends, the "Global Teens"?

2. When Andy and Tyler go shopping on Christmas Eve, why does Andy believe people are looking at them strangely?

3. What does Claire intend to do with the stick she found on the street in New York?

4. What does Andy say is the kiss of death, personality-wise in Chapter 25?

5. What types of people are in attendance at Bunny Hollander's New Year's Eve party?

6. In Chapter 28, what do we find out was the reason Tobias was attracted to Claire?

7. What memory of his parents does Tobias share in Chapter 17?

8. What does Andy tell Dag about a little Japanese girl he lived with in Chapter 29?

9. According to Andy, why will this year's Christmas holiday be different at the Palmer home?

10. Describe Bunny Hollander.

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Discuss the protagonist of Generation X, Andy Palmer. What are his defining character traits? What is he struggling with throughout the narrative? Describe his lifestyle and outlook on life. Is Andy truthful with himself and his friends? How does he progress throughout the novel?

Essay Topic 2

Discuss the conclusion of the novel. How does it end? What happens to the protagonist at the end of the novel? What is the significance of this moment?

Essay Topic 3

Discuss the character of Claire Baxter. What are her defining character traits? What are her relationships like with Andy and Dag? What is her relationship like with Tobias and Elvissa? How does she grow throughout the narrative?

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