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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 is the topic of the deep conversation the boys have on the plane?

2. What does Dalton tell Risa about the sight of the Unwinds walking down the "red carpet"?

3. What is the reason the Admiral gives for wanting Connor on his jet?

4. Why does Risa feel she cannot find Connor once they are out of the crates?

5. How are jobs determined at the Graveyard?

Short Essay Questions

1. Why might the tithes be treated better than the rest of the campers at Happy Jack when they arrive in chapter 53?

2. Why is it important to Connor that Risa not see him being taken to the "Chop Shop"?

3. What evidence does the author give of Lev's changed character during his meeting with the pawnbroker in chapter 26?

4. What are some possible reasons that the Admiral may wish to run the Graveyard?

5. What lesson does Lev leave Joplin with at the end of chapter 31?

6. Why has Connor chosen to make the Admiral the focus of his anger and resentment?

7. How does Lev show that he has matured after Connor punches him in chapter 34?

8. In chapters 33 and 34, Risa and Connor are given work assignments. How might these assignments be a positive thing for them?

9. In chapter 34, Hayden tells Connor that he is respected because he has integrity. How has Connor shown integrity?

10. In chapter 35 Lev joins the Clappers, a groups whose only mission is to cause chaos. Does this type of group fit with what the reader now knows about Lev?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

The Graveyard is a place where Unwinds live until they turn 18. It is not an ideal living place, and the conditions are stark, but the Unwinds receive food, shelter, care and job training until they are able to leave.

Wards of the state in the United States live in youth homes across the country. What are the conditions like at youth homes? What types of services are offered to the youth and teens who live there? How are these places similar to the Graveyard? How are they different? What happens to these children once they turn 18?

Essay Topic 2

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 3

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?

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