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This test consists of 5 multiple choice questions, 5 short answer questions, and 10 short essay questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. If falcons were meant to fly at night, the voice says, they would have the eyes of what bird?
(a) Owl
(b) Falcon
(c) Hawk
(d) Robin

2. At 1000 feet, what does Jonathan climb to attempt during one of his many flying excursions?
(a) A somersault
(b) A roll
(c) A tunnel spin
(d) A full power dive

3. Jonathan's recent triumphs make him feel as though a new _____ is starting for him.
(a) Age
(b) Direction
(c) Era
(d) Set of rules

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

5. 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 given prison time
(d) To be punished for Learning

Short Answer Questions

1. What causes a spinout instead of grace when Jonathan makes the change in #38?

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

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

4. What smiles the morning that Jonathan almost hits the gulls and the boat?

5. What does Jonathan fly through, without killing anyone?

Short Essay Questions

1. What happens when Jonathan fails and he begins to turn his thoughts to just sinking to the bottom of the sea?

2. What do Jonathan's parents think about his behavior when the other seagulls are eating?

3. As Jonathan begins his pull out during his record-setting speed, what happens?

4. At what height does Jonathan attempt to dive from the morning after his accident and realization?

5. What are the names of the five moves Jonathan learns to do when he is practicing his flying all the time?

6. What does Jonathan realize is the secret to his success in flying close to the water?

7. What does Jonathan think the solution might be to his problem in #6?

8. What is the gull speed record that Jonathan sets during his efforts to improve his flying?

9. Why doesn't Jonathan feel guilty about breaking the promise to the voice in his head?

10. Who is the seagull that practices flying slowly, far apart from the others as they are searching for food and eating?

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