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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. When does the male panther in Chapter 19 say he last saw a Windseeker?

2. In Chapter 22, what are the necklace and earrings Misty wears made from?

3. How big is the tortoise that rescues Zahrah from the scorpion in Chapter 15?

4. What type of tree does Zahrah sleep in during her first night in the jungle in Chapter 13?

5. In Chapter 22, how long has Zahrah been in the gorilla village?

Short Essay Questions

1. How does Zahrah bathe at Misty's?

2. What advice does the jungle field guide advise about sleeping in the jungle?

3. What are the first things that Misty does to treat Zahrah?

4. What thoughts help Zahrah get moving in Chapter 13 when she needs to climb a tree to sleep?

5. Who rescues Zahrah after she hurts her hip in Chapter 20?

6. In Chapter 19, what does Zahrah do to keep the bush cows from stealing her things?

7. What does Misty tell Zahrah about seeing elgorts?

8. How does the Speculating Speckled Frog help Zahrah?

9. In Chapter 18, what are some creatures Zahrah sees in Chapter 18?

10. What does Zahrah learn about panthers from the field guide?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

The Ooni avoid what they do not understand. How do the Ooni avoid what they do not understand? How do they label things they do understand? How does their fear of embracing new things create ignorance?

Essay Topic 2

Idioms are words that have a figurative, rather than a literal meaning. How are idioms used in Zahrah the Windseeker to help characters communicate? How do idioms help create word pictures and mental images for readers in a concise manner? How do idioms help readers understand characters, emotions, and ideas?

Essay Topic 3

In Zahrah the Windseeker, some characters are more thoroughly described than others. Who are some characters that are merely named in passing or have a minor role in the novel? What is the importance of these flat characters to the storyline? In what way do these characters make the main characters more colorful or interesting? When there is conflict, what type of role do these flat characters play?

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