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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 does Blood come in to the gym to warn Vic of?

2. What does Vic and Blood's world seem like?

3. How does the Roverpak act when they come into the YMCA?

4. What could Vic not have been able to do without Blood?

5. The first movie Vic goes to see with Blood is called?

Short Essay Questions

1. Why is the boiler room a safe place to hide during the fire?

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

3. How does Quilla June escape Vic?

4. Why does Blood take Vic's rifle to Quilla June?

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

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

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

8. Why does Blood not like Quilla June?

9. Why does Vic slap Quilla June after the battle to stop her from crying?

10. What do the people in Topeka do to keep busy?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

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 2

Vic's world was created by forces beyond his control. Explain in detail how he deals with the world around him. What behaviors hurt his survival? What behavior could he learn that would help him survive better?

Essay Topic 3

Topeka is an isolated community from the rest of the modern world. Explain how they have kept this isolation and what have they done with it. Discuss if there is much of a future for Topeka. Use examples to show why or why not.

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