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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 job does Moon Shadow take after the earthquake?

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

3. Who attacks Moon Shadow when the flying machine is complete?

4. What does Moon Shadow always do right after waking?

5. What kind of models does Windrider make?

Short Essay Questions

1. What allows Windrider to forgive Bright Star?

2. How does Moon Shadow gain a strong relationship with Miss Whitlaw?

3. How does Moon Shadow try to help his father with his dream of building a flying machine?

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

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

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

7. What does Windrider choose to do after the earthquake?

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

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

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

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

What role does symbolism play in the story, and where does it appear? How is the plot altered by the presence of these symbols?

Essay Topic 2

Sacrifice was a theme that was very prevalent in this book. Who were the characters most affected by this theme, and how did they allow sacrifice to change their lives?

Essay Topic 3

How did Moon Shadow become friends with Robin, and why was this so surprising for this time in history?

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