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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. In chapter five, what big thing does Blood remind Vic he did for him?

2. What is one surprising thing in chapter three that Blood has taught Vic how to do?

3. At the start of the second chapter Blood enters a trance state but is unable to find any what?

4. What does Blood come in to the gym to warn Vic of?

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

Short Essay Questions

1. Why does Blood call Vic "Albert"?

2. What does Quilla June use to put Vic off guard?

3. Are there things about Vic and Blood's world that seem strange? What types of things make this world different from ours?

4. Why does Vic take his weapon away from Quilla June when she is shooting at the mob?

5. Why do you suppose they give Vic the run of the town and allow him to find his weapons?

6. Why does Vic tell Blood he will be back quickly from the "downunder"?

7. Why must Vic check his guns at the door to the theater?

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

9. Which of Blood's ancestors made him telepathic?

10. What kinds of things are missing from the underground city?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Blood seems to come to the rescue of Vic many times. Explain how Vic's life would be different if he didn't have Blood to help him. Use at least three examples from the book of how Blood has helped Vic and explain why these are important.

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

The author of this book shows us a future world that could be different from our own. Discuss why you feel this world could possibly exist in our future. Why do you feel it could not exist?

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