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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. A single _________ is the key to curving while diving, Johnathan finds.
(a) Wingtip feather
(b) Dorsal feather
(c) Head turn
(d) Moment of hesitation

2. How many times does Jonathan try this dive in question #10?
(a) 5 times
(b) 100 times
(c) 10 times
(d) 2 times

3. The voice tells Jonathan he does not have ________ for brains.
(a) Patience
(b) Books
(c) Charts
(d) Maps

4. What is the gull speed record that Jonathan sets as he makes that adjustment from #13?
(a) 90mph
(b) 75mph
(c) 100mph
(d) 80mph

5. Jonathan flies the first ________ of any seagull on Earth.
(a) Long distance
(b) Non-necessary trip
(c) Flying show
(d) Aerobatics

6. What does Jonathan do as he gives one last look around and flies into a perfect dark sky?
(a) Dives
(b) Disappears
(c) Screeches
(d) Soars above

7. What does Jonathan do as a result of hearing the voice in his head?
(a) He tries to draw a map for himself
(b) He folds most of his wings
(c) He gives up
(d) He sees that being a part of the Flock is the best idea

8. What is NOT one of the techniques that Jonathan learns?
(a) Inverted spin
(b) Loop de loop
(c) Gull bunt
(d) Slow roll

9. What seems to make Jonathan want to try his flights at even higher heights?
(a) His conscience
(b) His mom
(c) The voice
(d) Other gulls

10. Jonathan wishes to free the other gulls from ______ years of scrabbling for fish heads.
(a) 2000
(b) 1000
(c) 100
(d) 50

11. What is the answer to the question Jonathan asks of the answer to #57 as to their identity?
(a) His conscience
(b) His brothers
(c) His saviors
(d) His sisters

12. Of what does the Council say that Jonathan has violated the dignity and the tradition?
(a) The Gull of Fortune
(b) The Way of Life
(c) The Gull Family
(d) The Peace of the Family

13. For what purpose is Jonathan summoned, as indicated in #45?
(a) To stand in Charge for Flying
(b) To stand to Center for Shame
(c) To be punished for Learning
(d) To be given prison time

14. What does Jonathan vow he will do when the voice says what it does in #24?
(a) Find a better teacher
(b) Just stop thinking
(c) Talk to his family
(d) Try another day

15. Jonathan realizes that gulls do not have to settle for a ________ life.
(a) Boring
(b) Ordinary
(c) Simple
(d) Drab

Short Answer Questions

1. What are the the gulls coming to Jonathan to do?

2. Jonathan tries to defend his actions, saying he is the most ________ of gulls.

3. To the rest of the gulls, it is not flying that matters, but ________.

4. Who was dismayed with Jonathan for his unique way of living?

5. The Elders hope Jonathan will live long enough to realize life is _________ and unknowable.

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