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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 John D'Amico died, how many member of the family vied for the top job to replace him?

2. What time is it in Chapter 6, when Red goes to find a tree to pee near?

3. In Chapter 1, how long have Red and Maddy been driving in the RV?

4. What channel is the sniper using on the walkie-talkie?

5. Who did Red used to play Cops and Cops with when she was little?

Short Essay Questions

1. How does Red know that Simon is drunk in Chapter 1?

2. What does the sniper want, and what does Oliver think the sniper wants?

3. How does the group make their way after they lose cell service?

4. What are Red's thoughts when Simon says everyone owes him seven bucks for the snacks he got at the gas station?

5. At the end of Chapter 4, what happens when Reyna is driving on a dirt road?

6. How do Maddy and Red pack their suitcases?

7. Why does Red have her nickname?

8. What does Reyna do when Oliver tells her to make a quick turn?

9. What plan does Simon suggest, and why does Oliver think his plan will not work?

10. What resources does the group manage to find among the things they packed for their trip?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Setting is the place where a story happens. Where does Five Survive take place? How do characters feel about the place and why?

Essay Topic 2

Foreshadowing is a method authors use to hint at events to come in a novel. How does Jackson use foreshadowing in Five Survive? How does the use of foreshadowing create suspense?

Essay Topic 3

Don and Joyce Wright are killed. Why are they killed? Why does Oliver blame everyone except himself for their deaths?

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