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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. In Chapter 12, what sound has Thomas heard at night?
2. What do Kira and her friends hear a child doing while on the lower floor of the Edifice in Chapter 13?
3. What gift does the stranger give to Kira in Chapter 21?
4. What valuable skill does Kira believe Matt possesses?
5. How did Kira's father end up in the Field of Leaving?
Short Essay Questions
1. How do the villagers and Matt's family react to his absence?
2. How does Kira spend her rainy day in Chapter 12?
3. Describe the village Matt encountered on his journey to find "blue".
4. Describe what is known about the character Jo by the end of Chapter 13.
5. What does Matt's journey through the woods reveal?
6. Who is the blind man and what is his significance in the story?
7. How does Kira react when Jamison refuses to allow her to watch over Annabella's body in the Field of Leaving?
8. Describe Thomas, Kira, and Matt's exploration of the lower floor of the Edifice.
9. What does the Gathering ceremony resemble?
10. Why is Kira's father still alive?
Essay Topics
Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:
Essay Topic 1
Describe the role of women in the novel. Compare and contrast the roles of men and women in Kira's society. What limits are placed on women? How does being a woman affect Kira's character development?
Essay Topic 2
Discuss the significance of Kira's special embroidered scrap of cloth and Thomas' special piece of carved wood. When are these items created and what value do they hold for their owners? What emotional or spiritual link do they provide? What might these objects symbolize?
Essay Topic 3
Which character symbolizes hope in the novel, and why? How is this character used by the guardians? What does Kira plan to do for this character in the future? How is Kira a guardian of hope for her people?
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