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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. Where is Carlos stationed?

2. How many people will Alex have to check up on each day before school?

3. Where does Alex sleep at the beginning of Chapter 7?

4. What landmark has Alex heard was destroyed during the disaster?

5. In Chapter 7, what type of food does Kevin give Alex?

Short Essay Questions

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

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

3. Why are there no convents that can take Julie?

4. Why does Alex tell his sisters that their parents are never coming back?

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

6. Why does Chris give Alex his father's business card?

7. What does Alex learn about conditions in Puerto Rico in Chapter 4?

8. Why does Alex wake up on the sofa on June 30?

9. Who is the new headmaster for Alex's school after the disaster?

10. Why is it thought that there will be more tsunamis?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

In Chapter 15, Alex has an external conflict that he is struggling with. Then he faces some internal conflicts because of decisions he has made. Discuss conflicts that Alex faced throughout the novel.

Essay Topic 2

In Chapter 5, Bri is invited to live in a convent in upstate New York. Compare how Alex, Bri, and Julie feel about the invitation.

Essay Topic 3

In Chapter 7, Alex and Julie go to their first food distribution. Discuss the food distribution and whether it solves or creates problems.

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