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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 do Cory and Rev. Olamina only drink on special occasions?
2. How is Keith killed?
3. How old is Lauren on her birthday?
4. What is the book about that Lauren lends to Joanne?
5. What does Lauren want to call the emergency packs?
Short Essay Questions
1. What is "prodigy" according to the opening passage of the book?
2. Why does Lauren think the community that is burning is attacked?
3. What is the story of the parable of the importunate widow?
4. Why does Allie feel close to Justin?
5. Why are some families opposed to having guns?
6. Why are water peddlers dangerous?
7. Why does Lauren say that the bubonic plague in medieval Europe represents positive change?
8. What two things show how important the baptism is to the adults in the community?
9. Describe Richard Moss' religion.
10. Why doesn't Zahra and Lauren like each other back in the neighborhood?
Essay Topics
Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:
Essay Topic 1
The lives of children in Butler's dystopic vision in not a very positive one. Explain how the social conditions of the time affect the lives of the following children:
a. Amy Dunn.
b. Tori Solis.
c. Dominic.
d. Doe Mora.
e. Justin Mohr.
Essay Topic 2
Lauren's father is a very important influence in her life. Describe the role he plays in her development as a strong leader. What lessons does he teach her? What are his character flaws? Compare and contrast the way Reverend Olamina leads the community of Robledo and the way Lauren leads her community at Acorn.
Essay Topic 3
The America that Lauren lives in does not faced an apocalyptic event like a major terrorist attack, a war or an environmental disaster. Instead, the changes come about insidiously, over time. Explain whether you think this is realistic. What elements of American society in Lauren's world seem particularly realistic?
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