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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 Himerius' uncle do?

2. How old is Konstance?

3. How old is Seymour in 2014?

4. In January 1453, how many men are said to be marching from Edirne?

5. When does Zeno learn that his father died in the war?

Short Essay Questions

1. What does Konstance's father do to save her and why?

2. When and why do Zeno and his father move to Lakeport, and what is their home like?

3. Why is Seymour worried about Trustyfriend in 2014, and why does Bunnie think the owl will be okay?

4. Why does Omeir worry about his Grandfather, mother, and sister surving the winter while he goes to Edirne?

5. Where is Omeir born, and what is different about him?

6. Why does Anna start going to an abandoned priory with Himerius?

7. What are the plans of the master of the Italians from Urbino?

8. Who is Anna?

9. In third grade, what good and bad things happen to Seymour?

10. On February 20, 2020, what does Seymour have in his backpack?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Colors are sometimes associated with mood. If you could assign a color to represent the mood of Cloud Cuckoo Land what color would it be? Why? Would you choose different colors to describe the mood in different sections?

Essay Topic 2

Imagery is a literary device authors use to describe something using the five senses to help readers experience what a character is experiencing. How does the author use imagery to help readers imagine the worlds he has created?

Essay Topic 3

Cliffhangers are a literary device that leaves readers wondering what will happen next. How does Doerr use cliffhangers in the novel? How do these cliffhangers create suspense?

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