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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. The voice tells Jonathan he does not have ________ for brains.

2. When does Jonathan attempt his dives again?

3. Of what does the Council say that Jonathan has violated the dignity and the tradition?

4. What does Jonathan's mother call him?

5. What is Jonathan limited by, according to the strange voice he hears in his head?

Short Essay Questions

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

2. What does the voice in Jonathan's head have to say about gulls flying in the dark?

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

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

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

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

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

8. What happens to Jonathan every time he tries to turn a full power dive into a vertical dive?

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

10. What is Jonathan's reasoning for wanting to teach the others?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

The idea of Jonathan being a freethinker seems to be both good and bad. At times, it seems Jonathan might be making more of a mess of his life than he needs to.

Part 1: In what ways does Jonathan's freethinking benefit him in this story?

Part 2: In what ways does Jonathan's freethinking hurt him in this story?

Part 3: If you were in Jonathan's shoes, what sort of life would you choose - a freethinker or a follower? What is the reasoning behind your answer?

Essay Topic 2

Jonathan yearns to teach the others what he has learned from Sullivan and Chiang. He wants to spread the word about his discoveries and how other Gulls can learn to live their lives.

Part 1: Why does Jonathan believe is a born teacher?

Part 2: What qualities does Jonathan have that will make him a good teacher to those other Gulls?

Part 3: Why can't Jonathan be content teaching the Gulls in heaven where he resides?

Essay Topic 3

Jonathan seems to be a Gull with otherworldly ambitions, it seems. He is always striving for something more, while also asking questions of all around him.

Part 1: Why does Jonathan want more from his life?

Part 2: What does Jonathan want from his life and its experiences?

Part 3: Why doesn't Jonathan just settle for what other Gulls want from their lives? What makes him different?

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