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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. What is the name of Anson's guide dog?

2. At what store in the mall under the World Trade Center would Brandon and his father by cough medicine and snacks?

3. What does Brandon remember about his mother?

4. What language does Taz speak besides English?

5. In "Moving Forward," where would Reshmina be if she had chosen revenge?

Short Essay Questions

1. Where does Brandon find himself at the beginning of "Blind" after the explosion?

2. What does Brandon's dad tell him when they have a phone call in "Get Out"?

3. How do Brandon and Richard get separated from their group?

4. What can Brandon see when he and Richard enter the mezzanine?

5. What are the caves like where Reshmina and the other take refuge?

6. In "Blind," how does Brandon find Richard?

7. What are the fireman wearing and carrying that Brandon sees in the stairwell?

8. Why is Reshmina not afraid of the dark?

9. What does Reshmina feel about Pasoon in "Death Calls"?

10. What trees used to be in Afghanistan, and what happened to them?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Some characters seek revenge in the book. Which characters seek revenge and why? Does revenge improve or make situations worse?

Essay Topic 2

A spoiler in literature is an element in a written work that reveals plot elements or content. What are some titles of chapters? How do those titles indicate what will happen in a chapter? Are the chapter titles spoilers?

Essay Topic 3

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?

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