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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 Fi cry out after she fires at the tanker the first time?
2. What does Ellie tell Fi to do as she, Lee, and Homer head out of the hangar?
3. Where does Ellie say she knows they aren't going?
4. What is the name of the river Ellie and the others use to get farther from the airport?
5. Why does Ellie say it's bad that Kevin and Fi have lost their backpacks?
Short Essay Questions
1. 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?
2. What is the problem Ellie faces when she realizes three jeeps are chasing them, and how does she solve the problem?
3. What are some of the things Ellie and the others do while they are at the dump prior to the arrival of the soldiers?
4. Describe two of the memories Ellie has about the tip before the war.
5. Where does Ellie say she might be if she weren't in the place they call Hell, and what might she be doing?
6. What plans does Ellie say they make for this new endeavor and what does she say about her feelings with regard to these plans?
7. List three things Ellie finds in the barracks.
8. Describe the moment Ellie realizes someone is chasing them and what she does to avoid being captured.
9. Describe the building they are in when Ellie and the others get out of the truck.
10. What are two of the things Ellie daydreams about during the time she's in the back of the truck?
Essay Topics
Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:
Essay Topic 1
Who is Homer? What is known about Homer's family? What kind of character is he? What are his strengths? What are his weaknesses? Is he believable? Likeable? Give examples to support your answers.
Essay Topic 2
Who is Kevin? What happens early in the story that affects Kevin's ability to help during the attack on the air field? How does Kevin recover? What kind of character is he? Do you consider him a weak character? Why or why not?
Essay Topic 3
Food is a serious issue for the group and for the children left on their own in Stratton. Explain how some of the meals are gathered and prepared. What other options might the group have had in their efforts to provide food for themselves?
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