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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. Why does Philip Adler finally agree to follow the order he initially refuses?

2. According to Todd Wainio, what led to soldiers panicking and the line collapsing?

3. What did citizens of South Africa think of Paul Redeker?

4. To where did Breckinridge Scott escape to live in solitude?

5. According to Todd Wainio, where were the soldiers placed?

Short Essay Questions

1. Give three examples of civilians panicking at the beginning of Chapter 3.

2. Explain why Paul Redeker was a good choice to create a survival plan.

3. How is the Israeli government first alerted to the epidemic, and how do they initially react?

4. Explain the Decimation, according to Maria Zhuganova.

5. Explain how the seasons affected the zombies.

6. Describe the battle between the U.S. and zombies at Yonkers.

7. Who is Xolelwa Azania? Why is he important?

8. As the outbreak is initially occurring, how do governments and local police handle reports?

9. Describe the "New Community" settlement in which Mary Jo Miller lives in Troy, Montana.

10. Explain what happened between Iran and Pakistan during the war.

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Government cover-up is a common theme throughout World War Z. Explain how different governments tried to cover up the outbreak or military actions, and why.

Essay Topic 2

Many characters in World War Z take actions and make decisions they otherwise would not. What character from World War Z made the most difficult decision during the war? Why was this decision so difficult? Do you think this character made the right decision? Why or why not?

Essay Topic 3

Explain the final scene of World War Z. Why does the author end the story with this scene? How does this ending scene leave the reader?

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