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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 old was the Hermit's son when he died?

2. How does Lee feel when Ellie kisses him?

3. Where did the Hermit initially live?

4. Between what hours does Ellie say most hospital deaths occur?

5. What do the teens plant in their garden?

Short Essay Questions

1. What happens to Corrie after the missile hits and destroys her home?

2. What plans do the teens make after they hear Robyn's story about Lee?

3. Whom do the teens report to as they observe the hovering helicopter, and why?

4. What do Homer and Ellie learn about Lee and Robyn?

5. How does hearing the confirmation of the war on the radio change things for the teens?

6. What do the teens argue about when making a list of things to gather from each home?

7. What does Ellie find when she returns to her home?

8. How does Ellie surprise herself when she finds Chris sleeping when he should be keeping watch?

9. What helps to bring Corrie out of her shock?

10. Why don't the teens immediately leave the area after Corrie's house is destroyed?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Name a few events that occur in Chapters 15, 16, or 17 that demonstrate that the teens are still regular young people despite all the trouble they have faced since the invaders arrived.

Essay Topic 2

Discuss why Robyn says she understands the reason Australia has been invaded and explain why her understanding upsets some of the other characters.

Essay Topic 3

What are the reasons Ellie likes both Homer and Lee? How are these two boys the same or different?

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