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This test consists of 5 multiple choice questions, 5 short answer questions, and 10 short essay questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. When did the man on the island dad die?
(a) He never knew his dad.
(b) Four years ago.
(c) Last year.
(d) When he was fourteen.

2. What do caps do to humans?
(a) Shortens their lifespan as a population control.
(b) Punishes them.
(c) Controls their thoughts and behaviors.
(d) Makes them very smart.

3. Why does Will begin to tire as the boys are swimming towards land?
(a) He was hit in the arm.
(b) He has a cramp in his leg.
(c) He has on heavy shoes.
(d) Will is not a strong swimmer.

4. What is different about the two men who will get the competitors to the games?
(a) They are very old.
(b) They are Tripod slaves.
(c) They are from another world.
(d) They are uncapped.

5. What is Will told to curb in his personality?
(a) His friendly demeanor.
(b) His humor.
(c) His tendency to whine.
(d) His impetuous nature.

Short Answer Questions

1. Why did Will, Henry, and Beanpole travel together?

2. What is the first mate's name?

3. How do Will and Henry feel about being chosen?

4. What was growing in the field on the island?

5. Where does the island man take the boys after breakfast?

Short Essay Questions

1. What happens to Will when he is arrested?

2. Why are Will, Henry, and Beanpole working so hard and at what are they working?

3. Where do the boys end up when they get to shore? What is different about the man there and how does he feel about the boys being there?

4. Who elects to stay below deck first and where do they stay?

5. What does Will see on his first day on deck and how does he feel about it?

6. What does Beanpole tell Will about what Ulf said about Will not being at the barge?

7. What does Beanpole convince Moritz to do?

8. Why does Moritz become concerned when they stop at a small village?

9. What was Will forced to do in his journey to White Mountain?

10. How did the boys sleep that night and how do they wake up?

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