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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. How does Kamp figure out the date?

2. How does Madame Brown offer to help Kidd?

3. Who finds Kidd wandering and invites him to stay at his house?

4. Why do the scorpions have to move?

5. At the beginning of the chapter, what does Kidd want to do?

Short Essay Questions

1. What problem doesn't affect Calkins' house and why is this strange?

2. How has Lanya and Kidd's relationship changed?

3. Is Kidd jealous of Denny's time with Lanya?

4. Why is Kidd shocked that people want to know about his life?

5. All of the residents are wondering what is happening in the sky. How do they work to find a solution?

6. What does Madame Brown think will help Kidd with his memory and psychological problems?

7. Why does Lanya get fed up with Kidd and choose to leave?

8. Why does Kamp feel like it's finally time to leave Bellona?

9. What is important in the scorpions dialogue?

10. Why do Edward and Kidd both decide to join the scorpions?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Although it may seem as though it is not a theme, many characters are subjected to fear. Examine the following characters and analyze how they deal with their emotional, physical, and psychological fear throughout the book:

- Kidd

- Mrs. Richards

- June

- Tak

Essay Topic 2

1. Symbolism is heavily used throughout the novel. Pick three different symbols and analyze them.

2. Next, describe and discuss how Kidd comes into contact with these symbols in the novel.

Essay Topic 3

Bellona is described as a place for outcasts and misfits who do not wish to move forward with their lives or feel uninspired to do anything with themselves.

Why would the following characters "fit in" to Bellona:

- Tak

- George Harrison

- Newboy

- Captain Kamp

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