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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. On September 11 what flight hits the ground in Shanksville?

2. What birthday does Will remember on the morning of September 11?

3. What grade was Aimee in when her mother started working?

4. Where does Aimee's mother decide to talk to Aimee on September 11?

5. On his way to school on September 11, why does Will stop and rest before going on to school?

Short Essay Questions

1. On September 11, what does the principal tell Sergio about skipping school the day before?

2. Why does Sergio live with his grandmother?

3. What happens when Aimee tries to call her mother early on September 11?

4. What did Sergio remember about a time when his cousin Ralph was grabbed by the police and frisked?

5. What do Will and Claire see and hear as they are considering skipping school on September 11?

6. On September 10, what does Naheed notice when she goes to science class?

7. What does Naheed remember about receiving her first hajib?

8. What does Sergio see when he is on his way home on September 11 and he joins other kids on a metal fence?

9. What does Sergio remember that he and Gideon did when the man was hurt on the subway?

10. What does Naheed know she should do at lunch on September 10, and what does she do?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Conflicts in a book are often caused by a problem. What are some conflicts that occur in the novel? Are the conflicts in the book mostly man vs. man, man vs. nature, or man vs. self? Are they internal or external conflicts?

Essay Topic 2

In the novel, some characters are more thoroughly described than others. Who are some characters that are merely named in passing or have a minor role in the novel? What is the importance of these flat characters to the story line? In what way do these characters make the main characters more colorful or interesting? When there is conflict, what type of role do these flat characters play?

Essay Topic 3

Will remembers a conversation he had with his father regarding his 10th birthday. What decision did Will have to make regarding guests for his 10th birthday party? What did he learn from his father about doing the right thing? How did that influence the decision Will made about guests at his party?

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