View a FREE sample

This test consists of 5 short answer questions, 10 short essay questions, and 1 (of 3) essay topics.

Short Answer Questions

1. What are skirmishers?

2. What is Blood's great suggestion after their encounter with the Roverpak?

3. When Vic asks Blood why he doesn't like Quilla June, what does he communicate?

4. What news does Blood not want to hear from Vic?

5. Which character acts the most intelligently in chapter four?

Short Essay Questions

1. Another sign says the population of Topeka is 22,860. What does this mean?

2. When the city explains why they want Vic, why do you suppose he laughs?

3. What event does the news Blood brings in the YMCA interrupt?

4. What does Vic realize at the end of the book about his feelings for Blood?

5. Is Quilla June expecting Vic to follow her after she knocks him out?

6. What two things seem to occupy Vic's mind all the time?

7. After the fight with the Roverpak, why is Blood's idea to burn the building down a good one?

8. Why does the "chick" run into the YMCA?

9. In chapter four who is the most intelligent character?

10. Why does Blood stay on the surface and not follow Vic downunder?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Blood is intelligent and telepathic. Explain in detail how this story would be different if Blood didn't have these abilities. Use specific examples from the story.

Essay Topic 2

Explain how you can tell that Blood really cares for Vic. Find four examples from the book that show how much he cares. Explain how his caring makes a difference to Vic.

Essay Topic 3

Compare and contrast how Vic and Blood look at the world differently. List specific evidence from the book to support your views.

(see the answer keys)

This section contains 680 words (approx. 3 pages at 300 words per page) View a FREE sample