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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. Why is Risa cradling her arm in the woods?

2. What is Lev's first impression of Cyrus?

3. How does Connor feel about Lev?

4. Where is Maternity Hospital #6?

5. How does Lev feel about being a tithe and his journey to be unwound?

Short Essay Questions

1. What do Risa's actions in the woods, in chapter 5, show the reader about her character?

2. Is Pastor Dan's advice to Lev in chapter 15 the betrayal that Lev feels it is?

3. How will agreeing with Connor and Risa benefit Lev in chapter 6?

4. What is the significance of it being Christmas Day in chapter 24?

5. How does Lev justify leading the cops to Risa and Connor in chapter 17?

6. Why isn't Risa more supportive when Connor picks up the Storked baby in chapter 11?

7. Why does the Headmaster choose Risa to be sent to the harvest camp in chapter 2?

8. Why does Risa feel that Connor is in danger from Roland in chapter 22?

9. What feelings does Lev's betrayal create in Connor and Risa?

10. In chapter 4, why is Lev frightened by Connor when he is pulled out of the car?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Identify and discuss 3 subplots that develop in the book. In your discussion include:

Who is involved in the subplot.

Major developments in the subplot.

How the subplot is resolved.

Essay Topic 2

While Risa is playing the piano on the roof at Happy Jack, she meets a boy named Dalton. Dalton has a plan to escape the camp when he turns 18.

Explain Dalton's plan. Do you think it will work? Why or why not? Do you think the camp will allow him to leave when he turns 18? Why or why not?

Essay Topic 3

The Admiral's behavior added to the unrest of the teens at the Graveyard. His guarded manner, secrecy and dictatorial ruling contributed to the mob scene that developed in chapter 24. The death of the Goldens, Emby's disappearance and Roland's subversive actions all also contributed to the mob. Explain, in detail, why the teens were rioting. Do you support what they were doing? Why or why not? Give at least 5 examples to support your argument.

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