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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 kind of building does Windrider live in after the earthquake?

2. How long does it take for Windrider to build his flying machine?

3. Who pushes Moon Shadow to write a second letter?

4. Who tells Moon Shadow about what the lead bully hates?

5. What does Windrider like to watch flying?

Short Essay Questions

1. How does Moon Shadow respond to the bullying he encounters in the new neighborhood?

2. Who goes on a picnic with Windrider, and what do they do?

3. Why does Windrider not build a second flying machine?

4. What goes wrong during Windrider's first time in the flying machine?

5. What secret does Robin share about the bullies?

6. What allows Windrider to forgive Bright Star?

7. Why is Bright Star so adamant about not leaving the Company after the earthquake?

8. How does Windrider make money while building his flying machine?

9. Why do children in the new area taunt Moon Shadow?

10. How is Windrider supported as he tries out his flying machine for the first time?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

The characters in this book all had their own goals and motivations. Select four characters and write their main motivation throughout the book and how this goal affected the characters around them.

Essay Topic 2

Diversity was a major theme in this book as many different lifestyles and creatures were involved. How was this theme shown in this book, and why do you think the author felt it was so important?

Essay Topic 3

Bright Star and Windrider are two very similar people, and yet they have some very notable and important differences. Using the text to cite some support, write a compare/contrast essay about these two characters.

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