The Gravity of Us Test | Final Test - Hard

Phil Stamper
This set of Lesson Plans consists of approximately 124 pages of tests, essay questions, lessons, and other teaching materials.

The Gravity of Us Test | Final Test - Hard

Phil Stamper
This set of Lesson Plans consists of approximately 124 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. What is Cal's family's departure time for the launch in Chapter 19?

2. How does Cal get to the NASA headquarters in Chapter 27?

3. Who is the blurry recording of that is featured on the Shooting Stars finale in Chapter 21?

4. Who calls Leon while he is out with Cal in Chapter 16?

5. Where does Deb say she is staying with her cousin in Chapter 21?

Short Essay Questions

1. What image is flashed on the screen during the rocket launch on Shooting Stars in Chapter 21? How does Cal react?

2. What news do Cal and Leon learn while they are out together in Chapter 16? What does this news mean?

3. Why does Leon feel upset at the celebration party in Chapter 17?

4. How is Cal's fame described on the Shooting Stars finale in Chapter 21?

5. Who does Cal interview second at NASA in Chapter 24? What does this interview reveal?

6. Why do Cal and his mother go to the Tucker house in Chapter 14?

7. What does Cal decide to do in order to reconcile with Deb in Chapter 22? Why does he change his mind?

8. What launch does Cal go to observe in Chapter 18? Why is it important?

9. Give a brief description of Apollo 13 and discuss why it is referenced in the book.

10. How have Deb's circumstances changed in Chapter 21?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Discuss the family relationships in The Gravity of Us. How does Cal perceive his parents and their relationship in the beginning of the novel? How do those perceptions change? How does Leon feel about his family?

Essay Topic 2

Discuss the theme of queer love in The Gravity of Us. How is homosexuality/bisexuality perceived by the characters in the novel? Does Cal's relationship with Leon cause any outrage from their families or friends? What statements do you think the author is making about queer romance in this novel?

Essay Topic 3

Analyze and discuss Cal's character arc in The Gravity of Us. How does Cal change from the beginning of the novel to the end? What events and characters evoke these changes? How has Cal's perspective evolved in the course of the story?

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