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This test consists of 5 short answer questions and 1 (of 3) essay topics.

Short Answer Questions

1. Why do you think Quilla June wants to leave the city?

2. Why do the people of Topeka need "breeders"?

3. What emotion best describes your feelings as you read chapter seven?

4. Vic's first reaction to the news of why the Topekan's need him is ____________.

5. What does Blood threaten to do when Vic is leaving?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Examine the character of Quilla June Holmes and explain why you think she behaves the way she does. Show at least three examples of her behavior and explain what this behavior tells you about her character.

Essay Topic 2

Explain how the ending of this book provides a very unforeseen twist. What do you think the twist has to do with the moral of this story?

Essay Topic 3

Blood seems to come to the rescue of Vic many times. Explain how Vic's life would be different if he didn't have Blood to help him. Use at least three examples from the book of how Blood has helped Vic and explain why these are important.

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