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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 "Don't Look," on what floors are there no stair exits?

2. In "Old Tires and RPG Launchers," what do Reshmina and the villagers have to walk around in the caves?

3. What color scarf is the soldier guarding the poppy field wearing?

4. What floor is a type of hospital in "The Sky Lobby"?

5. What is the name of the company where Richard works?

Short Essay Questions

1. What last conversation does Brandon have with his father in "Last Call"?

2. What discussion do Brandon and Richard have about the lady from the elevator who was burned?

3. How do Brandon and Richard get separated from their group?

4. How was Hila killed?

5. Who is Anson, and what is he like?

6. What trees used to be in Afghanistan, and what happened to them?

7. Why does Pasoon want to join the Taliban?

8. What are the caves like where Reshmina and the other take refuge?

9. In "Momardene Afghane," what are Reshmina's thoughts after the cave-in?

10. In "The Cedars of Afghanistan," how is a graveyard on the side of the mountain described?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

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?

Essay Topic 2

Imagery is a literary device authors use to describe something using the five senses to help readers experience what a character is experiencing. How does the author use imagery to help readers imagine the world he has created?

Essay Topic 3

Afghanistan is a country that has been conquered by many people groups. What are some of the people groups and nations that have conquered or fought in Afghanistan? How do the past and those wars influence the future?

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