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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 makes Robin become friends with Moon Shadow?

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

3. What is Windrider doing when he becomes depressed?

4. What does Moon Shadow do when he is taunted at his new home?

5. What does the person waiting at the house do to help Miss Whitlaw?

Short Essay Questions

1. What allows Windrider to forgive Bright Star?

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

3. How does Bright Star feel about Windrider's decision after the earthqauke?

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

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

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

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

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

9. What happens while Windrider is stargazing?

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

Gangs were a very prevalent theme in this book. How did this theme affect the main characters?

Essay Topic 2

Many different characters in this book were persuaded to do things that they would not have done of their own accord. What are some of these instances, and how did persuasion affect the course of the plot?

Essay Topic 3

What did the flying machine mean to Windrider, and how did it affect his life and his view on reality?

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