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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. How long does Homer drive after the last jeep is no longer following them?

2. What is the name of the river Ellie and the others use to get farther from the airport?

3. What are the creatures Ellie says she's worried about as they are floating down the river?

4. Why does Ellie say both she and Fi are trying not to yell at Homer?

5. What does Ellie tell Fi to do as she, Lee, and Homer head out of the hangar?

Short Essay Questions

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

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

3. List three facts about the trip down the river.

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

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

6. What is the game Ellie plays with herself regarding the fallen trees and what is the result of that?

7. What did Colonel Finley say about the importance of the airfield at Wirrawee?

8. What plans does Ellie say they make for this new endeavor and what does she say about her feelings with regard to these plans?

9. What are some of the things Ellie and the others do while they are at the dump prior to the arrival of the soldiers?

10. What does Ellie say her feelings are about the big truck after they stop?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Ellie comes to realize society as a whole will have a great deal of healing to do. What brings her to that conclusion? Is she correct? What does she resolve to do to begin that process? What are some of the other steps she and the others might take to ensure healing?

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

Who is Robyn? Who is Corrie? What is revealed about each? What does Ellie envy about Robyn? What does this indicate about Ellie? Would she feel differently in a different situation?

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