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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 18, what color flowers does Petra see on Sagan?

2. Where does the rabbit go in Petra's dream in Chapter 21?

3. What creature is with the god Petra sees in her dream in Chapter 19?

4. In Chapter 26, who does Petra see in her mind's eye as she is put in the pod?

5. Who sees Petra taking some boxes of bioloaf in Chapter 20?

Short Essay Questions

1. In Chapter 21, who wakes Petra, and why is he at her cell?

2. What dream does Petra have in Chapter 21?

3. What happens as Petra tries to grab extra bioloaves?

4. Why does Petra investigate a bright-green plant with red-rimmed leaves, and what does she discover?

5. Why does Petra believe that Epsilon-5 is Javier?

6. What does the Chancellor say to Petra regarding her attempt to save Len?

7. How does Nyla find out that Petra retains her memories?

8. What does Nyla do with Petra when she learns that she still has her memories?

9. How does Voxy handle the Prawn when he and Petra run into him at the elevators in Chapter 22?

10. Why and how does Petra try to help Len?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Higuera uses backstories, exposition, and flashbacks to reveal information about events that happened before The Last Cuentista begins. How does the author use backstories, exposition, and flashbacks to reveal information about Petra’s past?

Essay Topic 2

In the novel, some characters are more thoroughly described than others. Who are some characters that are merely named in passing or have a minor role in The Last Cuentista? What is the importance of these flat characters to the story line? In what way do these characters make the main characters more colorful or interesting? When there is conflict, what type of role do these flat characters play?

Essay Topic 3

Juxtaposition is a literary device used to compare and contrast things. How does Higuera use juxtaposition to show the differences between who Petra is and who the Collective want her to be? How does juxtaposition help readers understand the similarities and differences between who Petra is and who the Collective want her to be?

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