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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. Before she leaves, what does Sophie give to David?

2. When Sophie’s parents are told about what happened at the stream, what is their response?

3. David gets in trouble after sustaining what injury?

4. Ervin is the son of whom?

5. Who cares for David as his back heals?

Short Essay Questions

1. Who is captured and brought to Waknuk in Chapter 4? What happens to them?

2. What are the Black Coasts?

3. Why does David get in trouble during the splinter incident?

4. What promise does David make to his new friend and her mother?

5. What is the name of David’s hometown, and who founded it? What was this person like, and how did he influence the settlement?

6. How is Sophie’s secret discovered? What happens as a result?

7. What are Offences? What are Blasphemies? Give an example of each.

8. What did Axel tell David about the Badlands?

9. What happens to David's new friend while they are playing? What does David do to help?

10. Why does David’s father get into a disagreement with Angus?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

David’s dreams are very important to the novel. Write an essay in which you explain his dreams and analyze their impact on both the plot and David’s character as a whole.

Essay Topic 2

The persecution of those who are different is a major theme in the novel. What leads to this persecution? How is the theme of persecution developed over the course of the novel? What can end this persecution, according to the author?

Essay Topic 3

Sin – and the punishment for it – is central to this novel. Explain how this theme is developed over the course of the novel, using examples to support your claims.

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