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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. Who does Ty tell Zoe to call when he hears Hewitt's trouble?

2. Who has given the settlers their task?

3. What kind of knife does Gemma have?

4. What does Ty tell Gemma to dress like?

5. What is the name of the Canyon?

Short Essay Questions

1. Where does Gemma say she got her knife?

2. What advice does Jibby give Ty and Gemma?

3. What does Gemma tell Ty she is trying to do?

4. How does Ty get away from Eel and Pretty?

5. What surprise does Ty find as he is leaving the saloon?

6. What do Eel and Pretty want to know from Ty?

7. What is so strange about the setting of this book?

8. What happens after Gemma explains to Ty why she is looking for her brother?

9. Who is Akai?

10. What happens to Ty as he is about to follow Jibby's advice?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Choosing sides was a theme that was presented in this book when the trial for Shade was presented. What are some of the examples of this theme appearing, and how did it affect the characters involved?

Essay Topic 2

This book is set in a futuristic setting. How realistic did this feel to you, and why?

Essay Topic 3

Fear is a common theme in this book that is presented a number of times by a number of characters. What are some of these instances, and how does fear affect the characters in the book?

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