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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 Ellie say a hero in a book would do to solve the problem of their hunger?
2. What does Fi call one of the children who attacks them?
3. What does someone throw at Ellie as she was entering the house?
4. Which of the following is NOT on the list of things Ellie and Homer say they've found?
5. Who releases the parking brake the second time?
Short Essay Questions
1. What scares Ellie when she's trying to find the sound of the crying and what does she say about it?
2. Describe the conversation between Homer and the people in New Zealand and the effect on the group.
3. What are some of the things Ellie and the others do to conceal the work they've done at her Grandma's house from the soldiers patrolling on motorbikes.
4. Why does Ellie want to make radio contact with Colonel Finley and what is her reaction after the call?
5. Describe Ellie's grandmother.
6. Why does Ellie say she's worried about Lee is doing when he isn't at the house, and what is Lee's reaction when she asks what he's doing?
7. What does Ellie say about the damage from the war and what does it make her realize about herself?
8. Describe how Ellie and the others come to have a hot meal their first night at her Grandma's house?
9. Briefly describe the situation in which the jeep rolls into the river and the reason Ellie releases it for a second time.
10. What does Ellie remember about Robyn's attitude regarding talking about yourself?
Essay Topics
Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:
Essay Topic 1
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 2
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?
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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