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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 does Matthew threaten Todd with in Chapter 17?

2. In Chapter 16, how many years have the current settlers been on the New World?

3. How long ago does Todd tell Viola that his people came to settle the New World?

4. In Chapter 11, where do Todd and Manchee find the girl after she hears Todd's thoughts about the Noise germ?

5. What type of snakes are in the water in the swamp?

Short Essay Questions

1. What does Todd think about Manchee, his dog, at the beginning of the novel?

2. How do Todd and Viola meet Hildy, and what does she offer them?

3. What does Todd remember about education in Prentisstown?

4. In Chapter 10, how does the girl start a fire?

5. Why does Todd go back for the girl in Chapter 11?

6. How does Todd get away from Aaron in Chapter 6?

7. How does Todd feel when he sees kids?

8. What buildings are there in Prentisstown?

9. How does Todd feel when he is out of the town in Chapter 2?

10. At the end of Chapter 11, what does Todd see through the binoculars?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Metaphors and similes are figures of speech that are used to make comparisons between things. Metaphors seem to imply an equal comparison, while similes seem to imply a similarity between two things. Does the author use more metaphors or similes in the novel? How does the use of metaphors or similes help readers comprehend concepts? How does the use of metaphors or similes help readers make the writing more interesting?

Essay Topic 2

Imagery is a literary device authors use to describe characters and the world they inhabit. Imagery involves using the five senses to describe characters, places, and things. How does the author use imagery to help readers imagine the world and characters the author has created?

Essay Topic 3

Viola and Ben tell Todd to hope. Why do Viola and Ben both tell Todd to keep hoping? Why is it so important to hope? Why would losing hope negate the sacrifices of people who helped Todd?

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