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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 does Michael do when he learns his conversation with Clyde will be recorded?

2. What does Dr. Hatch say was Clyde's role in the organization?

3. What does Lieutenant Lloyd say Clyde has been ranting about ever since he was arrested?

4. What is the conclusion Ostin comes to that leads him to his plan to escape?

5. Why does Dr. Hatch say Michael needs his help?

Short Essay Questions

1. Describe the tragic scene Hatch is watching as Chapter 29 opens. What does his conversation indicate about his role in that tragedy?

2. What, according to Jack, is Wade's story?

3. What were some of the things Clyde called Michael and said to him?

4. How do Michael and Ostin get inside the building once they're in the compound?

5. What is the story Tara tells Taylor about the eagles?

6. What does Dr. Parker say is unique about Michael's electricity?

7. What does Dr. Parker say is the reason Michael handles the electricity differently?

8. What does Hatch reveal to Michael about his father's death?

9. Describe the scene at breakfast the morning after Michael is released from the hospital.

10. How do Ostin, Michael, Wade, and Jack take possession of the food service van? What do they use it for?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

What does Tara mean when she tells Taylor that Hatch would be freaked out if someone could read minds? List at least three scenes in which Taylor's ability to read minds plays an important role in the story. What other character has this ability near the end of the book?

Essay Topic 2

The idea of a superior race of people is nothing new. Describe at least one other instance in literature or history when this idea is used. Compare the leaders of that instance to Hatch. What do the people opposed to the idea have in common?

Essay Topic 3

Who are Jack, Mitchell, and Wade? How do the three interact with Michael and Ostin? What is their action that prompts the friendship between Taylor and Michael? How do the relationships between Michael, Wade, and Jack change over the course of the story? Why do they change?

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