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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. Who meets Windrider at Miss Whitlaw's house?

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

3. What causes Windrider to dip into his savings?

4. Who taunts Moon Shadow in his new home?

5. What does Moon Shadow receive from the person he wrote a letter to?

Short Essay Questions

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

2. How does Windrider convince Bright Star to leave the Company after the earthquake?

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

4. How does Windrider react to Moon Shadow helping him attain his dream, and why?

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Essay Topic 2

Personal identity was one of the main themes in this book. Where did this theme appear, and how did its inclusion in the novel shape the course of the plot?

Essay Topic 3

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?

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