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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. What does David find to eat in the truck?

2. What do the couple give to David for his assistance?

3. Why does David require help getting dressed?

4. What feature does David want to see most about himself?

5. How long is David in the water?

Short Essay Questions

1. Explain David's reaction to the baby.

2. Explain what the man on the ship and the woman in the shop mean when they discuss David's eyes.

3. Describe David's first prayer.

4. Explain why David doesn't believe he would be good at playing.

5. Explain why David decides to stay with the family, when asked.

6. Describe David's reaction to his bedroom, when he awakens the first time.

7. Explain why David refused the man's money, and why the man hid money in David's bundle.

8. Explain why David is beat up, and why he refuses to fight back.

9. Describe how David saves Maria from the fire.

10. Describe the scene with the man who loses his glasses. What does David do, what is the couple's response, and why is it disturbing for David?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

At one point in the novel, David learns about his conscience, as he debates about whether to return to the woman in town to take care of her baby, or whether perhaps by doing so, he would endanger the child. Explain his dilemma, the reasons for his concerns, and his resulting decision. What lesson does David learn about doing what it right?

Essay Topic 2

Foreshadowing is used extensively throughout the novel to help indicate future events. Choose two examples of foreshadowing, and discuss how these examples indicate events to occur within the novel. Do you think the author uses foreshadowing effectively? Why or why not?

Essay Topic 3

In the novel, there is constant contrast between the life David has led, and the life of the more privileged in society. Compare and contrast David's life with the life of others, making sure to touch on concepts such as freedom, choice, materialism, education, and self identity.

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