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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. Who is the woman that answers in New York when Sam calls in Book 2, Chapter 6: "Etherwest"?

2. What did Fernando's teacher say "genius" was, according to the narrative in Book 2, Chapter 5: "Tag"?

3. For how long have Claire and her husband been married in Book 1, Chapter 2: "Miro, Miro on the Wall"?

4. What is the main color paint that the subway taggers used to use, according to the narrator in Book 2, Chapter 5: "Tag"?

5. Where was Fernando when he saw his first tag underground?

Short Essay Questions

1. What happens when the walker jumps into the snow in Book 1, Chapter 4: “Let the Great World Spin Forever Down”?

2. What action breaks the initial tension described in the Prologue? Why?

3. What preparations for the World Trade Center stunt are described in Book 1, Chapter 4: “Let the Great World Spin Forever Down”?

4. What leads to the confrontation between Ciaran and Lara at the car in Book 1, Chapter 3: “A Fear of Love”?

5. How does the narrator describe the process of writing code in Book 2, Chapter 6: “Etherwest”?

6. How would you describe the narrative style and focus of Book 2, Chapter 5: “Tag”?

7. What is a “blue box” and how is it used in Book 2, Chapter 6: “Etherwest”?

8. What does Marcia describe when she arrives in Book 1, Chapter 2: “Miro, Miro on the Wall”? Why is Marcia’s story significant?

9. What is foreshadowed in the end of Book 1, Chapter 3: “A Fear of Love”?

10. What presumed event is taking place at the end of Book 2, Chapter 5: “Tag”?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Discuss the walker’s reasons for performing his stunt at the World Trade Center towers. For how long has the walker trained for this stunt? How has he trained? How is the event itself described for the walker?

Essay Topic 2

Identify and discuss Lara’s actions, objectives, and obstacles in Book 1, Chapter 3: “A Fear of Love.” What drives Lara’s action of going to the funeral for Jazzlyn? What are the main obstacles that Lara must contend with in her story? How are these obstacles overcome?

Essay Topic 3

Analyze and discuss the character of Gloria in the novel. When and where is Gloria introduced? How is her home described? What is Gloria’s past like? How does the theme of grief relate to Gloria?

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