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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 Tokyo, how many were killed during food riots by June 4?

2. When does Father Franco think that St. Margaret's will close?

3. What is the name of the cousin that Uncle Jimmy and his family will stay with?

4. In what branch of the military does Carlos serve?

5. What subjects will the new headmaster teach?

Short Essay Questions

1. Why does Kevin take vodka rather than food for the items he collects body shopping?

2. Where do Alex and Julie get food to replace their dwindling supplies?

3. When Father Mulrooney tells Alex he can't have lunch because he hasn't done his work, why does Alex just leave?

4. What is a bigger problem than the earthquake on August 1?

5. Where does Brianna have a chance to go?

6. Why does Briana think that the blackout has something to do with the moon?

7. Why does a tenant call Alex's apartment in Chapter 5?

8. Why doesn't Alex set with his friends when he goes to the chapel in Chapter 3?

9. Where is Uncle Jimmy and his family going and why?

10. What advice does Sister Rita give Alex?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

In Chapters 9-10, there are more health concerns and more people die. Discuss the health conditions after the disaster and how they were dealt with.

Essay Topic 2

In Chapter 11 Bri comes home. Discuss why Bri and five other girls returned to New York.

Essay Topic 3

In Chapter 5, the Morales children have theories about why their mother hasn't called. Discuss these reasons.

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