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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 does Memphis say is in charge of the daily operations and safety stuff for the colony in Chapter 19?

2. What is the name of Kaden’s father in the novel?

3. What is the name of the dog that Abby believes has been killed by the stranger in Chapter 10?

4. From what narrative perspective is Glitch (Lost in Time) related?

5. When Abby first looks at her DOD watch during the ball game in Chapter 1, how many years does it say she has left to live?

Short Essay Questions

1. How is the ritual of the Advice Meeting in Brighton described in Chapter 1? How old must one be to participate in this ritual?

2. What excuse does Abby give to Landon for why she and Abby were by the wall in Chapter 9?

3. What do Memphis and Kaden tell Abby about her future with their colony in Chapter 13?

4. How is Abby’s kidnapping described in Chapter 10? Who takes Abby from her bedroom?

5. What does Landon tell Abby and Elle about their future activities in Chapter 9?

6. What prevents Abby from leaving the colony in Chapter 15? What does she do instead?

7. What realization does Abby reach regarding the effect of her abduction in Chapter 19?

8. What do the scouts do in order to prepare to relocate in Chapter 17?

9. What do Abby and Elle discover via the satellite feed in Chapter 7? How do they access the satellite feed?

10. Where do Elle and Abby go when they leave Elle’s house in Chapter 6? Why?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Define “irony” and discuss some examples of this literary device in the novel. What are examples of dramatic, verbal or situational irony in the story? How is Abby’s belief in zombies ironic?

Essay Topic 2

Discuss the files found by Abby in Declan’s office in Chapter 36. What information is revealed in Elle’s file? Why is this information significant? How does this information influence Abby’s actions?

Essay Topic 3

Plot Structure

a. Discuss the plot structure of Glitch (Lost in Time). In what ways is the narrative related and what effect does this have on the reader?

b. How does Glitch (Lost in Time) compare with other novels of its genre? Are there specific stylistic elements that can be seen in the narrative?

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