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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. When Jack is first introduced in the novel, what symbol is above his head?

2. What does Bree say Melanie experiences, which causes Melanie to sleepwalk?

3. Ally acknowledges in "Ally 2" that Kenny is very good at __________.

4. Who is the first character to comfort the six-year-old boy on the floor in "Bree 4"?

5. What class do Bree and Melanie meet up in "Bree 2" to take?

Short Essay Questions

1. Who are the three main characters in Every Soul a Star, and what symbols are they assigned?

2. How does Jack compare to his brother Mike?

3. Why does Jack's science teacher call Jack's mother in "Jack 2," and what does he propose?

4. Who is Ryan, and what is his relationship to Ally?

5. In "Ally 4," what does Ryan say the computer in the Alien Central Unusual found, and how do Ally, Ryan, and Kenny react?

6. What do Ryan and Ally go to the Alien Central Unusual to do in "Ally 4"?

7. How does Ally explain the point of the labyrinth at Moon Shadow?

8. As Jack's mother drops him off with Mr. Silver to attend the camp, what does Mr. Silver have for Jack?

9. What concept does Ally have to explain to Bree in "Bree 4"?

10. Who/what are Glenn, Eta, and Peggy, and what significance are they to Ally?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Who is/are the protagonist(s) in this story? If there is more than one protagonist, is there also more than one antagonist?

Essay Topic 2

Every Soul A Star uses a traditional narrative perspective (first person) in an unusual way - split between three main characters. Discuss how the author does this and determine whether it is done effectively. Does it help or hinder the story? Explain.

Essay Topic 3

What is the general purpose of an epilogue, and how was it used in Every Soul A Star? Do you feel the author used the epilogues appropriately? Were they necessary? Would you have changed anything about the epilogues?

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