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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. Why is Link called 'Link'?

2. Where does Titus meet Violet to learn about her new plan?

3. What does Titus think Violet might be talking about as she mentions things she wants to do?

4. What does Violet's neighborhood have that Titus mentions?

5. What does Titus finally do in 'Observe the Remarkable Verdure'?

Short Essay Questions

1. Describe Violet's father.

2. Why is Titus uneasy around Violet?

3. Explain what Quendy means when she chastises Titus in '86.5%'

4. Explain what has happened to Jefferson Park, and why Violet and Titus' father argue about this.

5. Describe Violet's experience as she received FeedTech's response.

6. Describe Titus and Violet's fight about the state of America, and why it made Titus feel stupid.

7. Describe what Titus is experiencing at the end of 'A Day in the Country'.

8. List as many items as you can from Violet's 'to do' list.

9. Describe Titus' dream in 'Nudging Again'?

10. Explain what Violet tells Titus about Central America, and what he hears on the radio.

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Foreshadowing is used throughout the novel. Locate four examples of foreshadowing, and discuss how they are used to indicate things to come. Be sure to explain not only the situation, but also how the author uses foreshadowing to add dramatic tension and anticipation.

Essay Topic 2

M.T. Anderson makes a strong argument against consumerism in the novel, as his characters find themselves mere puppets to economic materialism. Choose two examples of anti consumerism in the novel, and discuss them. What is the example? How does it argue against consumerism? What is M.T. Anderson trying to say about consumerism? What is your opinion of the portrayal of consumerism in the novel?

Essay Topic 3

The novel makes a strong point about the teens level of consumerism, in that the teenagers are constantly bombarded with advertisements and changes to fashion. Locate examples of these fashion changes throughout the book. What are the examples? Why do the teenagers automatically follow them? What happens toward the end of the book that makes the teenager's freeze? What do you think the author is saying about consumerism?

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