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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. In Chapter 19, what does Ruby remember an Orange do that resulted in her having to scrub the floors the the Mess Hall?

2. In Chapter 22, when Clancy was sent to Thurmond, what was the only thing his father told the staff they could not do?

3. In Chapter 20, how long has Liam known Ruby?

4. In Chapter 29, how does Chubs say that Jack was shot?

5. What time was Ruby about to fall asleep in Chapter 20?

Short Essay Questions

1. In Chapter 20, what does Zu do before they abandon the van?

2. In Chapter 26, what does Clancy tell Ruby?

3. How does Ruby figure out what Edo means in Chapter 16?

4. In Chapter 23, what does Ruby realize about life at East River?

5. In Chapter 18, what does Ruby remember about her last times with her parents?

6. In Chapter 30, what does Ruby do?

7. In Chapter 23 when Ruby is training with Clancy, how much does she see Zu, Chubs, and Liam?

8. In Chapter 20, how do Ruby and the others find the Slip Kid's camp?

9. In Chapter 30, what happens when Chubs tries to deliver Jack's letter to his father?

10. In Chapter 25, what does Clancy force Ruby to do?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Ruby thinks that Liam is “born to chase the light.” What does Ruby mean when she makes that statement? What does that statement reveal about Liam and the type of person he is?

Essay Topic 2

Clancy uses his abilities as an Orange to manipulate people. What are some examples of Clancy using his abilities to manipulate and influence people? What is revealed about Clancy through the way he influences people?

Essay Topic 3

Ruby is ten when the story begins and 16 at the end of the novel. How does Ruby mature and develop emotionally in the novel?

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