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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 Tyler distracted by when the gymnasium doors open?

2. What task does Sylvia give Steve?

3. Who brings Chris and Claire into the safety perimeter?

4. Who is Miles?

5. What does Chris call the reporters?

Short Essay Questions

1. What does the Police officer do with Claire and Chris in Section III?

2. What is the yearly track team tradition?

3. How did Autumn’s mother die?

4. How did Autumn celebrate her 15th birthday?

5. Who are Tomas and Sylvia’s other siblings?

6. Where do Fareed, Tomas, and Sylvia go after they leave the auditorium in Section IV?

7. What makes Autumn finally reveal herself?

8. Why are the police not helping Matt in Section IV?

9. Describe the birthday party that Sylvia threw for Autumn.

10. Describe Tomas's relationship with his grandfather.

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Analyze the relationship between Sylvia and Tyler. In what ways does their relationship fuel the massacre?

Essay Topic 2

Define dynamic and static characters. Use evidence from the text to analyze the main characters and decide which are dynamic and which are static.

Essay Topic 3

One of the key themes of the text is the concept of safety. Describe how Nijkamp brings that theme into the text. What is the role of feeling or not feeling safe in the text?

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