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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. What was most impressive about the army?

2. Why do the lights on the face screens of the armor suits blink?

3. When the guys realize that it is Felix's first drop, what percent does his chance of survival drop to?

4. What has poisonous water and harsh temperatures?

5. Who cannot be reached using a radio band to come and rescue?

Short Essay Questions

1. Describe Borglyn.

2. Describe the changes Felix experiences as the Engine.

3. What happens when Felix is dropped with the rest of the A-team into the middle of their destined spot?

4. What is Forest and Kent's relationship?

5. What are the three reasons that Holly, Jack, and Lya begin to hate Felix?

6. What does Felix realize when he wakes up?

7. What does Jack do that makes the citizens of Sanction trust him?

8. Describe what happened to Felix's wife.

9. What happens to Felix when he starts fighting?

10. Why is it important that Felix survive?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

The concept of good versus evil appears throughout the book. Who, in your opinion, is good? Who is bad? Why? Do these characters change over time? Why or why not? Describe.

Essay Topic 2

Steakley is a master at dramatic devices. Choose an example of symbolism, metaphors, and irony, briefly describe them and identify the technique which they embody.

Essay Topic 3

Explain the concept of loneliness as it exhibits in the story. Which of the characters are lonely? Are they all lonely in some way? Explain the loneliness and the methods and attempts to overcome it.

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