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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. How long ago does Reshmina remember that Hila was killed in an airstrike?

2. During Hurricane Belle, how far did the towers sway back and forth each way?

3. To what end of the building does Brandon crawl in "A Hole in the World"?

4. What province does Reshmina live in in Afghanistan?

5. On what side of the building in "A Waterfall of Flames," has the ceiling completely collapsed?

Short Essay Questions

1. Where does Brandon go when he is suspended from school on September 11?

2. Who helps Brandon in "The 93rd Floor"?

3. What has Brandon had drilled into him since he was four?

4. How does an injured American end up in Reshmina's home?

5. What people do Reshmina and Pasoon encounter in "Kochi," and what are the people like?

6. How are Reshmina and Pasoon's lives different?

7. What does Reshmina remember about a time when she followed her brother up into the mountains a year or two ago?

8. What is Reshmina's village like?

9. How had Brandon's father tried to keep them afloat after his mother died?

10. What do Richard and Brandon find on the 90th floor in "A Waterfall of Flames"?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Brandon and Reshmina experience challenges that they have to overcome. What challenges do they face? How important is determination in helping them overcome their challenges?

Essay Topic 2

Brandon and his father are very close. How has the death of Brandon’s mother drawn Brandon and Leo together? How and why are they a team?

Essay Topic 3

Reshmina feels guilty about her actions. What actions make Reshmina feel guilty? Is her guilt healthy or false?

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