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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. In "The Apache," what causes a landslide?

2. Between Rashmina's village and what country do the Taliban roam?

3. In "A Waterfall of Flames," how many people are trapped in an elevator?

4. What is Leo Chavez's job?

5. At the end of "The American Devil," what toy does Reshmina discover that her brother has taken with him?

Short Essay Questions

1. Where does Reshmina find Pasoon and what is he doing at the end of "J Is for Jihad"?

2. How does Reshmina nearly get hurt in "The Apache"?

3. What can Reshmina see as she collects firewood in "Right Here, Right Now"?

4. Why does it not help Brandon to see a helicopter in "A Hole in the World"?

5. How is Brandon injured in "Rock to Fakie"?

6. How are Reshmina and Pasoon's lives different?

7. What do Richard and Brandon find on the 90th floor in "A Waterfall of Flames"?

8. How had Brandon's father tried to keep them afloat after his mother died?

9. How does Brandon get out of the elevator when it is stuck?

10. Why is Brandon not in school on September 11?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

A spoiler in literature is an element in a written work that reveals plot elements or content. What are some titles of chapters? How do those titles indicate what will happen in a chapter? Are the chapter titles spoilers?

Essay Topic 2

Reshmina feels guilty about her actions. What actions make Reshmina feel guilty? Is her guilt healthy or false?

Essay Topic 3

Cliffhangers are a literary device that leaves readers wondering what will happen next? How does the author use cliffhangers in the novel? How do cliffhangers create suspense?

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