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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 is instructing campers on how to make eclipse viewers at the beginning of "Ally 6"?

2. Why does Ryan eat the food that makes him sick in "Jack 6"?

3. What are Bree and Melanie borrowing from Ally?

4. In "Bree 6," what does Bree decide to leave behind?

5. What does Ryan do while Team Exo is waiting out the storm in "Ally 6"?

Short Essay Questions

1. Why does leadership of Mr. Silver's experiment change hands in "Jack 5"?

2. Why does Ally find sharing the campground with Melanie and Bree somewhat complicated in "Ally 5"?

3. What is the first thing Jack notices about Ryan when they meet, and what does this suggest about Jack?

4. Bree and Ally start to secretly perform their plan in "Ally 5." What does this plan involve doing to Bree's parents? Is it successful?

5. What do Jack and Ally do in Jack's cabin in "Jack 6"?

6. What interesting fact does Melanie share with Team Exo as they are conducting the experiment and recording information?

7. What is Jack's role in Pete's allergic reaction?

8. Ryan and Jack discuss girls in "Jack 4." What do they each contribute to the conversation?

9. In "Ally 5," Kenny appears to report news from an email from the SETI people. What does the email say?

10. Who/what is Team Exo?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

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 2

Foreshadowing is a literary device in which an author suggests certain plot developments that might come later in the story. Describe at least three examples of foreshadowing in Every Soul A Star. Why might the author have opted to use foreshadowing? What are the benefits and drawbacks of foreshadowing for the reader?

Essay Topic 3

Symbolism is strong throughout Every Soul A Star. Explain the following symbols including what they stand for. Why is the object selected for the symbol appropriate or not appropriate?

• Clothing

• The eclipse

• Ally's meteorite necklace

• The storm in the sixth essays

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