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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. Where do the women of the village plan to take Kira?

2. In the beginning of Chapter 1, why is Kira in the Field of Leaving?

3. Where does Kira travel at mid-morning in Chapter 3?

4. What do some of the villagers want to build on Kira's property?

5. Who gave the pendant to Kira's mother?

Short Essay Questions

1. What warning does Matt give Kira in Chapter 1?

2. How is Matt's relationship with Branch similar to his friendship with Kira?

3. What are Kira's options for defense during the trial?

4. How does Kira react to the indoor plumbing in her room?

5. What are Kira's plans now that both her parents are dead?

6. What type of living conditions is Kira used to before she moves to the Edifice?

7. What is the significance of names in Kira's society?

8. How does Kira react to Matt's decision to join the hunt?

9. What does Matt manage to save from Kira's cott before it is burned?

10. Describe what is known about the character Thomas by the end of Chapter 7.

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

What elements of deception and betrayal are evident throughout the novel? Which characters are involved in deception? How does deception affect the character development of Kira, Thomas, Matt, and Jo? Which characters are involved in betrayal? How does betrayal affect the character development of the children?

Essay Topic 2

Describe the forms of communication that have replaced writing in Kira's society. How have these forms of communication altered the education, history, and government of Kira's people? How will their continued use affect the future of Kira's people?

Essay Topic 3

Discuss the significance of the Edifice and the Council of Guardians. What does the Edifice symbolize? What is the likely history behind the Edifice? What is the purpose of the Council of Guardians? How do the Guardians use the Edifice to control the population?

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