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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. Moon shadow writes a letter to _____________.

2. Who goes with Moon Shadow and Windrider on their picnic?

3. Who does Moon Shadow hope to teach after moving?

4. What does Windrider choose to do with his Company share?

5. What does Moon Shadow and his father do while on a picnic?

Short Essay Questions

1. How does Windrider test the science of the Wright flying machine?

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

3. What does Moon Shadow do at the Chinese New Year in the new house?

4. How does Robin feel about the way Moon Shadow handles his bullying?

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

6. How is Windrider able to get his wife to America?

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

8. What happens just before Windrider is able to fly his flying machine?

9. What does the military do with the Tangs after the earthquake?

10. What leads Robin to become friends with Moon Shadow?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Hypocrisy was an attribute that was highlighted in this book. Where did hypocrisy appear, and how did the inclusion of this attribute affect Jamal throughout the book?

Essay Topic 2

How did the earthquake effect the plot? Which characters were most put out after this natural disaster, and why?

Essay Topic 3

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?

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