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This test consists of 15 multiple choice questions and 5 short answer questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Where is Jonathan banished to as a result of his actions?
(a) Far Mountains
(b) Dover Cliffs
(c) Rocky Mountains
(d) Far Cliffs

2. "Once one touches excellence in learning, ___________ are unnecessary."
(a) Others
(b) Techniques
(c) Promises
(d) Tricks

3. To the rest of the gulls, it is not flying that matters, but ________.
(a) Eating
(b) Stopping
(c) Soaring
(d) Sleeping

4. What does Jonathan drop on purpose when he realizes he just wants to fly and it was pointless for him to try to be like other birds?
(a) Anchovy
(b) Mackerel
(c) Worm
(d) Piece of trash

5. What are the the gulls coming to Jonathan to do?
(a) To feed him
(b) To teach him more
(c) To bring him to the Flock
(d) To take him home

6. What is Jonathan beginning during his fast dive when he loses control?
(a) His pullout
(b) His aerobatic
(c) His turn
(d) His descent

7. Jonathan was no ordinary ______.
(a) Gull
(b) Bird
(c) Spirit
(d) Man

8. What is Jonathan limited by, according to the strange voice he hears in his head?
(a) Passion
(b) Nature
(c) Talent
(d) Nurture

9. Who was dismayed with Jonathan for his unique way of living?
(a) His sister
(b) His parents
(c) His wife
(d) His brother

10. Who summons Jonathan when he begins to think about teaching the other gulls how to fly?
(a) Council of Gathering
(b) Council of Reckoning
(c) Council of Despair
(d) Council of Punishment

11. Jonathan realizes gulls can lift themselves out of _________.
(a) Routine
(b) Poor flying
(c) The beach's monotony
(d) Ignorance

12. What does Jonathan decide he needs to do with his wings in order to succeed in the dive from #10?
(a) Make them smaller
(b) Flap harder
(c) Hold them still
(d) Spread them out

13. The Elders hope Jonathan will live long enough to realize life is _________ and unknowable.
(a) Trite
(b) Boring
(c) Unknown
(d) Simple

14. Jonathan believes he has discovered the _______ for their lives.
(a) Higher purpose
(b) Way to the truth
(c) Best physical activity
(d) Secret of meaning

15. What kind of dive has been resulting in Jonathan rolling violently and tumbling?
(a) Vertical
(b) Upside down
(c) Horizontal
(d) Sideways

Short Answer Questions

1. What is NOT one of the techniques that Jonathan learns?

2. How many birds are in the group mentioned in question #1?

3. What does the strange voice tell Jonathan to do?

4. Jonathan realizes that gulls do not have to settle for a ________ life.

5. What is the name of the Flock that hunts for food in the morning?

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