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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 guy who Ben shared his tent with before he became ill in Part II: “Wonderland”?
2. What does the Silencer do at the end of Part III: “Silencer,” Chapter 31?
3. In the narrator’s metaphor for war in Part III: “Silencer,” what does he refer to as “the battlefield”?
4. What are the two words that comprise “rule number two” that is announced to the children when they arrive at Camp Haven in Part V: “The Winnowing,” Chapter 39?
5. How many shots does the Silencer fire at Cassie in the opening of Part III: “Silencer”?
Short Essay Questions
1. What does Evan Walker reveal about his family in Part IV: “Mayfly,” Chapter 35?
2. How did Cassie’s family perceive the aliens when they first arrived, as seen through flashback in Part I: “The Last Historian”?
3. What does the teddy bear that Cassie carries in the novel represent symbolically?
4. What kinds of literary allusions are seen in Parts I through III of The 5th Wave?
5. What does Cassie do after her father has been killed in Part I: “The Last Historian”?
6. Where is Cassie Sullivan when she awakens in Part IV: “Mayfly,” Chapter 33? How is the setting described?
7. Who arrives to take the children from Camp Ashpit in Part I: “The Last Historian,” Chapters 13-24? Why?
8. How does the narrative perspective change in Part V: “The Winnowing”? What setting is described in Chapter 37?
9. Who narrates Part IV: “Mayfly”? Where is the protagonist located in the opening of Part IV: “Mayfly,” Chapter 32?
10. What information does Zombie learn about alien technology in Part II: “Wonderland” from Dr. Pam?
Essay Topics
Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:
Essay Topic 1
Discuss the theme of trust in the novel. How is this theme developed through Cassie’s character in the narrative? What are some examples of symbolism relating to the theme of trust? How does this theme drive the plot of the narrative?
Essay Topic 2
Describe the technology presented in Part II: “Wonderland,” and discuss its functions. What is the purpose of the Wonderland software? What is implanted into the necks of the new cadets/refugees? What purpose does this device serve?
Essay Topic 3
Describe and discuss the battle zone where Zombie’s squad is dropped by helicopter in Part VIII: “The Spirit of Vengeance.” Where is this setting in relation to Camp Haven? How long does the squad travel in order to reach their destination? Why is it difficult for the cadets to see?
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