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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 creatures attempt to eat Tia's deceased baby?

2. What type of tea is described as being good for the uterus in Part II?

3. What kind of car did the woman who apprehended Cedar drive?

4. Where was Phil sent to a UPS office for a truth seminar?

5. What does "UPS" refer to in the context of the novel?

Short Essay Questions

1. Why does Orielee's death plague Cedar's dreams?

2. How is Agnes Starr described?

3. What are Tia's plans after her childbirth?

4. How does Sera get into contact with Cedar at the hospital in Part II?

5. Where are Tia and the others led when she goes into labor? Why?

6. From whom is the second letter that Hiro slips to Cedar in the hospital in Part II? What is notable about the letter?

7. Why is Sera unhappy about Cedar's pregnancy?

8. Why is the painting in the recycling facility significant?

9. What does Cedar learn about Phil from Orielee in Part II?

10. How do Cedar and Tia ultimately end up escaping the hospital in Part II?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Analyze and discuss the character of Eddy in Future Home of the Living God. What did Eddy study in college? Where did he study? What caused Eddy's nervous breakdown? How does Eddy's character evolve in the story?

Essay Topic 2

How do Cedar, Sera, and Glen intend to escape from Mother and the others that are pursuing Cedar? Where do they go after Cedar escapes the Fairview Riverside Hospital? Why does Cedar not make it across the border?

Essay Topic 3

Discuss the theme of betrayal in Future Home of the Living God. How is this theme manifested through characters? What symbolism relates to this theme? How does the theme evolve or play out in the story?

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