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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 name of the cashier when Malorie buys her pregnancy test?

2. What did Malorie tie to a tree to help her find the path to the rowboat?

3. What behavior is defined as "The Problem?"

4. What is the name of the DJ that the group listens to?

5. Where is the place in Riverbridge advertised?

Short Essay Questions

1. Who joins Tom on his excursion out of the house?

2. What causes Malorie physical pain as she rows?

3. Who are the characters living in the safe house when Malorie arrives?

4. What are some of the things Malorie eats while pregnant?

5. Why does Tom propose venturing out of the house in Chapter 17?

6. Where is the first place in the United States where an incident is reported?

7. Where is the safe house, which Malorie discovers in a newspaper located?

8. What is Malorie's physical appearance?

9. How does Shannon die?

10. How did George die?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Trust is an essential element in the relationships among the characters in the safe house at Riverbridge. Write an essay in which you argue whether or not the characters trust one another. Use evidence from the text to support your claim.

Essay Topic 2

Malorie experiences both physical and emotional changes throughout the novel. In what ways does Malorie change and in what ways does she remain the same? How do these changes reflect any major themes of the novel?

Essay Topic 3

Imagery and descriptions of the senses abound in Bird Box. Analyze how Malerman uses these senses to shape the text's tone and themes. Provide examples from the text and analyze the impact that these descriptions have on the book's message and emotional content.

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