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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. Where were the owners of the cat in 16D when the disaster ocurred?

2. What kind of cereal does Alex get in exchange for some of the items he finds during his first body shopping expedition?

3. How long in Chapter 4 does Alex have to wait to see Father Franco?

4. What time do Alex and Julie leave their apartment to go to their first food distribution?

5. What time is the mass that Alex attends in Chapter 2?

Short Essay Questions

1. At the end of August, what happened to Julie's garden?

2. Who is the new headmaster for Alex's school after the disaster?

3. Why is it so important for Alex and Julie to get to Morse before eight?

4. Describe Alex's new headmaster.

5. Why does Chris give Alex his father's business card?

6. Where do Alex and Julie get food to replace their dwindling supplies?

7. Why is it thought that there will be more tsunamis?

8. When Father Mulrooney tells Alex he can't have lunch because he hasn't done his work, why does Alex just leave?

9. What will determine if Alex is able to attend Georgetown?

10. What does Alex see when he approaches his apartment after work on May 18?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

In Chapter 5, the Morales children have theories about why their mother hasn't called. Discuss these reasons.

Essay Topic 2

In Chapter 9, Alex goes body shopping for the first time. Discuss body shopping and its importance.

Essay Topic 3

In Chapter 17, Alex still has hope even through the long tortuous walk to the Port Authority. The objective of this lesson is to discuss hope and where Alex and Bri find hope.

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