Tunnel in the Sky | Short Essay Assignments

Short Essay Questions

The 60 short essay questions listed in this section require a one to two sentence answer. They ask students to demonstrate a deeper understanding of the text. Students must describe what they've read, rather than just recall it.

Short Essay Question - Chapter 1, The Marching Hordes

1. What sort of test does the main character, Rod Walker, contemplate taking at the beginning of "Tunnel in the Sky," and what is his reaction to learning that the test is eminent?

2. Which students does Rod consider taking as a partner for his final exam, and why does he ultimately reject each?

3. What advice does Deacon Matson give Rod, regarding the final exam?

4. Describe the "marching hordes" seen by Rod in Emigrants' Gap.

5. What career field does Rod wish to...
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