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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 tell Lee was her purpose for following him?
2. Why does Ellie say there doesn't seem to be much colonization in Stratton?
3. Why does Ellie say the river would be safer as it became darker?
4. How much longer does Ellie say they need to wait before they can head back for Hell?
5. What are the tasks Ellie sets out to accomplish that she says takes the most time and energy?
Short Essay Questions
1. What do Ellie and the others discover when they get to the Winchester Heights neighborhood? What does she say is the "good news" and what is the "bad news?"
2. What does Ellie say about the reason she believes they need to help the kids, and why do you believe this is important to her?
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. What are the stories about hypnotism Ellie tells while they are floating down the river for the second day, and what makes her think about those stories?
5. What does Fi mean when she talks about "our blear?"
6. Describe how Ellie and the others come to have a hot meal their first night at her Grandma's house?
7. 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?
8. How does Lee say he met Reni?
9. Describe the dream Ellie has about Lee and what she thinks it might mean.
10. What are Ellie's thoughts about hating the soldiers in general and especially those on the river bank?
Essay Topics
Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:
Essay Topic 1
Fully describe how the group came to be at the airfield, why they decided to cause as much damage as they could, and how they escaped.
Essay Topic 2
Who is Colonel Finley? How is New Zealand involved in the situation? How do you know? Why are Ellie and the others often so pleased to hear Colonel Finley's voice? What does this indicate about them?
Essay Topic 3
Ellie often lapses into daydreams, memories, or arguments with herself. Describe at least three instances in which this happens.
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