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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 does Lev think should happen to Risa and Connor?
2. How does Connor Lassiter find out he is to be sent to a harvest camp to be unwound?
3. What happens to Didi as Risa and Connor are leaving Sonia's basement?
4. What does it mean for a baby to be "storked"?
5. Why do Risa and Connor argue?
Short Essay Questions
1. In chapter 20, Hannah tells Risa that she and her husband will raise Didi. How does this scene show how Risa's feelings have changed toward the Storked baby?
2. What effect does Connor, Risa and Lev's sharing of their stories have on the group in chapter 7?
3. Why does Risa feel that Connor is in danger from Roland in chapter 22?
4. What might have been Roland's motive when he attacked Risa in chapter 24?
5. Why isn't Risa more supportive when Connor picks up the Storked baby in chapter 11?
6. Is it possible that Hannah's position as a teacher makes her more inclined to help the Unwinds in chapter 16?
7. Why have Connor's parents signed forms for him to be sent to a harvest camp in chapter 1?
8. In chapter 21 Lev meets Cyrus Finch, CyFi for short. How is his name a play on words?
9. How does Lev justify leading the cops to Risa and Connor in chapter 17?
10. What reason(s) might CyFi have for traveling with Lev?
Essay Topics
Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:
Essay Topic 1
Terrorism is a recurrent theme in "Unwind". The Clappers are a terrorist organization whose mission is to cause chaos and social unrest.
Why do you think Lev joined the Clappers? Do you think the Clapper's mission falls in line with Lev's values? Why or why not? What has happened to Lev throughout the course of the book that may have contributed to his desire to join the Clappers? Do you think Lev has made the right choice? Why or why not?
Essay Topic 2
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 3
Discuss the plot of the novel "Unwind". Be sure to detail the introduction, rising action, climax, falling action and resolution. For each of these sections of the plot, discuss whether these plot points helped or hurt the plot. Explain why you feel the way you do.
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