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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. Ellie makes a comparison between the group and the jets, saying she and the others are like ants. What does she say the jets are like?

2. Why does Fi say she doesn't want to go to Stratton?

3. Who among the five are driving the two trucks and Ellie and the others leave the hangar?

4. What does Ellie say to Kevin that she says is "stupid and unforgivable?"

5. How does Ellie discover the first jeep is chasing them?

Short Essay Questions

1. What does Ellis say there is to do in Hell, and what do Homer and Kevin spend one entire afternoon doing?

2. Describe one of the summer storms Ellie remembers from before the war began.

3. How is the tension between Ellie and Kevin resolved in chapter two?

4. What does Ellie remember about Homer's habits with regard to shooting when he was young? How did she feel about this action?

5. Describe the thoughts Ellie has as she's trying to decide whether to hide in the messy room or in the bathroom.

6. What happens to delay their shots when Fi and Ellie are finally in position to begin firing at the planes?

7. What are two of the things Ellie daydreams about during the time she's in the back of the truck?

8. Describe two of the memories Ellie has about the tip before the war.

9. Why doesn't Ellie shoot at the tanker when Fi is making her first shot, what's the result of that shot, and what does Ellie say about Fi's marksmanship?

10. What is the problem Ellie and Lee face as they are trying to shoot at the jeeps that are following them and how does that work to their advantage?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Who is Lee? What is his history with Ellie? How is this history revealed? What takes Lee away from the group that puts him in danger? Describe how he escapes the situation. Is he a strong character? Why or why not?

Essay Topic 2

Who is Fi? How is she similar to Ellie? How is she different? What is Fi's role in the story? What are her strengths and weaknesses? What information is revealed about Fi's family prior to the war?

Essay Topic 3

The group of children in Stratton is running wild, and Ellie notes they are missing out on a great deal because their parents are not present. Explain the situation and hardships the children are facing. What are some of the most things they are missing out on? What can be expected for the rest of their lives if an adult doesn't intervene?

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