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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 Jonathan's mother call him?

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

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

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

5. "Seagulls, as you know, never falter, never _____."

Short Essay Questions

1. What does Jonathan do that no other seagull on Earth has done, making him the first?

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

3. What is the name of the morning's group of seagulls that are looking for food?

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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 really wants to share what he has learned with the other Gulls, but he is prevented from doing so. His sharing could promote great changes, he thinks.

Part 1: What are some of the lessons Jonathan wants to share with the rest of the Gulls?

Part 2: How is Jonathan prevented from sharing his knowledge with others?

Part 3: Is this situation harmful or helpful to the other Gulls in the Flock? Support your answer with examples from the book.

Essay Topic 3

The idea of an Outcast is one that is feared by the Gulls. To be deemed as such, a Gull becomes an outsider of its Flock, sent to the Far Cliffs to spend their days.

Part 1: What qualifies someone to become an Outcast? Can they ever escape their title?

Part 2: Who are some of the Outcasts in this story? Why are they deemed Outcasts?

Part 3: What do you think the purpose of having Outcasts is, as related to this story? How does this help the Flock? Or does it hurt the Flock? Why?

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