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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 "Gone," how many Taliban fighters come when Pasoon shoots a rifle?

2. In "Last Call," on what floor do Richard and Brandon find themselves after walking 15 minutes from the 44th floor?

3. In "Get Out," where does Brandon's father want Brandon to wait for him when he gets out of the building?

4. In "Old Tires and RPG Launchers," how long has Taz been in Afghanistan off and on?

5. When talking to his father in "Get Out," how many floors does Brandon speculate have been taken out by the plane?

Short Essay Questions

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

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

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

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

5. What does the mall look like in "Bugs Bunny and Designer Jeans"?

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

7. In "Blind," how does Brandon find Richard?

8. What are the fireman wearing and carrying that Brandon sees in the stairwell?

9. What family does Brandon have other than his father, and where do they live?

10. Where does Brandon find himself at the beginning of "Blind" after the explosion?

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

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?

Essay Topic 3

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?

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