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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 does the mother feel about leaving her baby on someone's doorstep?

2. What does Roland do while Risa is in the bathroom?

3. Why is Connor Lassiter scheduled to be unwound?

4. What are brain bits?

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

Short Essay Questions

1. Why have Connor's parents signed forms for him to be sent to a harvest camp in chapter 1?

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

3. What might the meeting in chapter 4 of Connor, Levi and Risa foreshadow?

4. Why is it so difficult for Lev to believe that Risa and Connor are trying to help him in chapter 6?

5. In chapter 7, the Unwinds find themselves in the woods for the night. Why is their ability to trust each other imperative?

6. In chapter 22 Roland arrives at the warehouse. Why does he want to fight Connor so badly?

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

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

9. What is the significance of Lev's realization that Levi Jedediah Calder no longer exists in chapter 18?

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

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

The romance between Risa and Connor is one of the major subplots of the book. Explain how their romance develops and what plot devices are used to push them together and pull them apart. Provide 3 examples in your writing and make sure to explain how the plot effected their romance.

Essay Topic 2

In the book, Unwinds are presented as delinquents, throw-away children or burdens on the state. In short, Unwinds are considered drains on society. In order to justify the destruction of these wayward teens, the body parts of unwound kids are donated to others. In essence, their deaths help others live.

Is it ever acceptable to sacrifice a few people for the good of the many?

In what circumstances might that option be considered?

What are some examples of this type of sacrifice in our society today?

Essay Topic 3

Cyrus, CyFi, is a very rich character. He represents so many of the issues that are brought up in the book. CyFi's character forces Lev to reconsider many of his deeply held beliefs about himself and about Unwinds. Discuss the time that Lev and CyFi spend together traveling. Give examples of how CyFi's behavior and circumstances caused Lev to change. How does CyFi represent the author's beliefs about God and the soul? What do you think happens to CyFi after Lev leaves him in Joplin?

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