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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. How long does it take Alex and Julie to get ready to go look for Bri in Chapter 19?

2. What does Harvey give Alex after he brings in Julie lottery ticket?

3. When does Alex announce that they are moving?

4. On what street does Julie fall?

5. What time does the cold wake Alex at the beginning of Chapter 15?

Short Essay Questions

1. How did Bri die?

2. What does Bri want to do to celebrate her father's birthday?

3. Why was Bri sent home?

4. What is one of the things that Alex dreams about when he is sick?

5. Why can't Alex get into other apartments than the ones that he has keys for?

6. Why does Kevin get his mother vodka?

7. How long was Alex sick?

8. If the next convoy leaves December 26, why won't Alex be allowed to go?

9. What do Alex and Julie do before they go to look for Bri on the 27th?

10. Where do Kevin's family live and what are the conditions like there?

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 14, Alex feels like an outsider in New York for the first time in his life, although he has felt like an outsider other places. Discuss where and why Alex has felt like an outsider.

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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