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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. At the end of Chapter V, what does the reader continue to wonder?

2. How have the characters been unable to grow themselves throughout the book?

3. When Kidd learns about the memory lapse, how does he react?

4. Why does Kidd still question whether or not he wrote the poems?

5. Where does Kidd go to look for Lanya?

Short Essay Questions

1. Why are the scorpions moving again?

2. Why does Kidd begin to doubt his own writing?

3. What problem doesn't affect Calkins' house and why is this strange?

4. Why do Edward and Kidd both decide to join the scorpions?

5. What does Madame Brown think will help Kidd with his memory and psychological problems?

6. Does Kidd realize what he is writing?

7. All of the residents are wondering what is happening in the sky. How do they work to find a solution?

8. Who makes sure that Kidd's poems are saved amongst the chaos of the scorpions?

9. Why does Kamp feel like it's finally time to leave Bellona?

10. How has Lanya and Kidd's relationship changed?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Two person relationships are a societal standard in Western civilization. Does that make them right?

How does the inability to create stable relationships in Bellona signify deep problems within the society? Do you agree with this assertion?

Why or why not?

Essay Topic 2

The theme of survival courses through the entire novel. Characters feel as though they are being forced to stay in Bellona and must push themselves to survive here.

1. Why do the characters feel forced to stay? Is it because of money, family, or welfare?

2. How is this similar to what people who live in assisted living or are on welfare feel? Why are they trapped into their current situations? Is it completely their fault?

Essay Topic 3

1. How is the rape of June Richards glorified throughout the novel?

2. Why is making her rape public important to the rest of the population in Bellona?

3. What are ways for June Richards to stand up for herself and get help after the rape?

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