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This test consists of 5 short answer questions and 1 (of 3) essay topics.

Short Answer Questions

1. How are Allie and Jill related?

2. How does the neighborhood attackers get in?

3. What does Natividad say she is sure that the woman do?

4. What is Cory most upset about when she finds out it is stolen?

5. What does Zahra bring to Lauren and Harry?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Compare and contrast the Robledo neighborhood that Lauren leaves with the plan for Acorn. Explain the similarities and differences regarding the following:

a. How dissent is handled.

b. The racial/ethnic composition of the community.

c. Security.

d. Food/supplies.

e. People's ability to work.

f. Education.

Essay Topic 2

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?

Essay Topic 3

Trust, or the lack of trust, between individuals is very important in the novel and shows to be instrumental in the success or failure of a community. Select three of the following relationships, and explain how trust between the following characters contributes to the ultimate success or failure of their community:

a. Cory and Mr. Olamina.

b. Lauren and Keith.

c. Lauren and Jo.

d. Lauren and Curtis.

e. Lauren and Harry.

f. Lauren and Bankole.

g. Lauren and Grayson.

(see the answer keys)

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