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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. On what other continent is DecNef being used?

2. During Thanksgiving how many times do Theo and Robin have to walk around the block to calm Robin down after someone suggests he eat turkey?

3. On Robin's ninth birthday, what does Theo make him for breakfast?

4. How many species of salamanders are there in the Smoky Mountains?

5. When is Robin able to take his paintings to the first outdoor farmers' market?

Short Essay Questions

1. What do Theo and Robbie carry when they go camping on Robin's birthday?

2. What is the cabin like that Theo rents in the Smokies for Robin's ninth birthday?

3. What were the days like when Aly lobbied at the state Capitol?

4. Why is Robin missing school at the beginning of the book?

5. What does Robin decide to do to raise money?

6. How did Robin get his name?

7. How did Theo and Alyssa meet?

8. Why does the school contact Theo when he is nearly finished with a lecture for the undergraduate astrobiology survey?

9. After Robin learns to move a dot in his mind during his first DecNef session, what does Currier have him do?

10. What does Theo remember about his childhood?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

In the novel, some characters are more thoroughly described than others. Who are some characters that are merely named in passing or have a minor role in Bewilderment? What is the importance of these flat characters to the story line? In what way do these characters make the main characters more colorful or interesting? When there is conflict, what type of role do these flat characters play?

Essay Topic 2

Conflicts characters face are often caused by a problem. What are some conflicts that occur in Bewilderment? Are the conflicts in the book mostly man vs. man, man vs. nature, or man vs. self? Are they internal or external conflicts?

Essay Topic 3

Robin is difficult to deal with in June. Why is Robin difficult to deal with in June? What is conveyed about mental health through Robin’s struggles?

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