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This test consists of 5 short answer questions and 1 (of 3) essay topics.

Short Answer Questions

1. These are Janice Vickery's parting words at the conclusion of her presentation at the science fair.

2. What does Zindel state about Ruth's appearance at the beginning of Act 2?

3. What is Beatrice's reaction to the medical emergency that takes place at the end of Act 2?

4. Select the character below who makes the following statement in Act 2: "I hate the world."

5. What does Ruth think of Janice Vickery's science experiment?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Discuss the theme of life and death in Zindel's play.

a) Analyze the characters, the setting, and the story to uncover the ways in which death figures prominently in the play. What impact does death have on the characters?

b) What thing or person represents life in the play?

c) In the end, does life or death prevail in this drama?

Essay Topic 2

There are several symbols in Zindel's play. Explore one symbol and discuss how it relates to a theme or motif in the play.

a) Identify the symbol.

b) What does this symbol represent?

c) Explain how the symbol helps the reader better understand the drama.

Essay Topic 3

Explore the concept of conformity versus individuality in Zindel's play. In what ways do the characters conform to society's expectations of them? In what ways do they remain independent? Which character conforms the most? Which character conforms the least?

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