The 5th Wave Test | Mid-Book Test - Hard

Rick Yancey
This set of Lesson Plans consists of approximately 149 pages of tests, essay questions, lessons, and other teaching materials.
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The 5th Wave Test | Mid-Book Test - Hard

Rick Yancey
This set of Lesson Plans consists of approximately 149 pages of tests, essay questions, lessons, and other teaching materials.
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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. Cassie says in Part I: “The Last Historian” that she was named after what?

2. The narrator says in Part III: “Silencer,” “Humans are social animals. They cluster like” what?

3. How far away from here does Evan say Fort Knox is in Part IV: “Mayfly”?

4. Cassie says in Part I: “The Last Historian” that the 3rd Wave took out more than how many people?

5. What does Cassie call the blinking orb-like bomb left behind by the soldiers in Part I: “The Last Historian”?

Short Essay Questions

1. Who brings Sammy food on the bus in Part V: “The Winnowing”? What does this character tell Sammy about their destination?

2. Where does Zombie meet Dr. Pam in Part II: “Wonderland”? How does he feel about this character?

3. What kinds of literary allusions are seen in Parts I through III of The 5th Wave?

4. How are the children divided after they exit the bus in Part V: “The Winnowing”?

5. How did Cassie’s family perceive the aliens when they first arrived, as seen through flashback in Part I: “The Last Historian”?

6. What conclusion does Evan reach after hearing of Cassie’s story and objective in Part IV: “Mayfly”?

7. What does the teddy bear that Cassie carries in the novel represent symbolically?

8. What is significant about the changed perspective that is seen in Part III: “Silencer”?

9. Who encourages Zombie to enroll in the military in Part II: “Wonderland”? How does Zombie respond?

10. How is Cassie’s situation described when the narrative returns to the present at the end of Part I: “The Last Historian”? What is Cassie’s objective?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Discuss the character of Colonel Vosch in the novel. In what ways does Colonel Vosch represent the narrative’s antagonist? What are Vosch’s actions, objectives, and obstacles in the story?

Essay Topic 2

Describe the technology presented in Part II: “Wonderland,” and discuss its functions. What is the purpose of the Wonderland software? What is implanted into the necks of the new cadets/refugees? What purpose does this device serve?

Essay Topic 3

Discuss the theme of trust in the novel. How is this theme developed through Cassie’s character in the narrative? What are some examples of symbolism relating to the theme of trust? How does this theme drive the plot of the narrative?

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