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

2. How many meat and wool providers are there for Prentisstown?

3. What does Francia say is following Todd and Viola in Chapter 17?

4. In what direction does the river flow before it enters the swamp?

5. In Chapter 8, where does Aaron have a croc tooth in his body?

Short Essay Questions

1. What does Todd remember about education in Prentisstown?

2. What people does Todd see at the crash site of the ship in Chapter 9?

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

4. What does Todd do after he hits Aaron with the rock in Chapter 8?

5. In Chapter 8, what injuries does Aaron have from the croc fight?

6. What does Hildy and Tam's farm look like?

7. How does the girl blow up the bridge?

8. In Chapter 5, why did Ben and Cillian not take Todd away sooner?

9. How does Todd care for the sheep?

10. In Chapter 12, what does a road lead to?

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

Cliffhangers are a literary device that leaves readers wondering what will happen next. How does the author use cliffhangers in the novel? How do cliffhangers create suspense in the book?

Essay Topic 3

What is Noise in the novel, and how does it affect life on the planet?

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