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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. What time did Maddy tells everyone except Red to meet at her house to start out on their trip?

2. In Chapter 9, how close does Red say she was to being shoot?

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

4. What color are Oliver's eyes?

5. Who notices that they are being shot at in Chapter 9?

Short Essay Questions

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

2. Who is Arthur?

3. How does the group adapt the mirror so they can move it to try to deceive the sniper?

4. What happens after the spare is put on the RV?

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

6. How does Red think they can make the sniper think one of them is coming out of the camper?

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

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

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

10. How do Maddy and Red pack their suitcases?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Artistic license is the way that an author creates, art, music, or writing based upon her interpretation of life. How does Jackson use artistic license to create the realistic background of Five Survive?

Essay Topic 2

Cliffhangers are a literary device that leaves readers wondering what will happen next. How does Jackson use cliffhangers in Five Survive? How do the cliffhangers create suspense?

Essay Topic 3

Oliver is the oldest in the group. He takes charge when they are stranded. What are the qualities of a good leader? Does Oliver seem to have those qualities? Is he a good leader?

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