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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. To which of the following is the Morris fire compared?

2. Which of the following does Owen note hearing while leading tourists?

3. Which of the following does Owen note having lost?

4. On which of the following does Owen spend money?

5. With which of the following do the Parts 1 begin?

Short Essay Questions

1. What does George do to relieve Owen after they escape the momma bear?

2. Why do Natalie and Elena not evacuate Miami?

3. What leads Natalie to reason the hurricane is playing with her?

4. What leads Akira to her assessment of Sue’s injury?

5. What had Natalie and Shannon planned to dress as for Halloween?

6. Why can Akira not risk staying in the pool at Nova’s house?

7. What belief about polar bears and igloos does George report?

8. What hope does Sue have with her swimming?

9. Why does Akira wear clothes she does not mind getting wet while riding?

10. Why does Lars note “A little fire is good for a forest” (107)?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Overall, what is the most important theme of Two Degrees. What in the text indicates as much? How does it do so?

Essay Topic 2

Section divisions, their titles, and chapter numbering / division schema are all components of paratext. That is, they are not part of the text but are associated with it closely and affect its meaning. What significance, if any, accrues to the chapter-numbering scheme at work in Two Degrees? If there is significance, how does that significance manifest? If there is not, what in the novel supports the paratextual divisions that are in place?

Essay Topic 3

In the novel, some characters are given but one name, while others are given first- and surnames, and still others are accorded names and titles. What significance, if any, accrues to patterns of naming in the novel? If no significance accrues, what purpose might be served by the patterns of naming in the novel? How does Two Degrees bear as much out?

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