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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 is NOT one of the techniques that Jonathan learns?

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

3. Jonathan was no ordinary ______.

4. Jonathan's recent triumphs make him feel as though a new _____ is starting for him.

5. "Once one touches excellence in learning, ___________ are unnecessary."

Short Essay Questions

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

2. What does the strange voice in Jonathan's head tell him about his flying, at first?

3. What does Jonathan discover is the key to turning when he is flying at great speeds?

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

The sacrificial death and resurrection of Fletcher is something that works to secure the reputation of the small group of students, even though it was meant to harm their appearance to the rest of the Flock.

Part 1: How did the sacrificial death and resurrection of Fletcher take place? Please describe how this occurred.

Part 2: To what else can this death and resurrection be compared? What other story seems to have been used as the inspiration for this situation?

Part 3: Do you think these events had to happen to Fletcher in order to make the group of students reputable? Why or why not?

Essay Topic 2

When Chiang vanishes, it seems to be a surprise to the reader and to the Gulls in the story. This apparent transfiguration seems to also be symbolic of Chiang's place in his learning.

Part 1: Describe the scene in which Chiang vanishes from view.

Part 2: What is thought to have happened that caused Chiang to vanish?

Part 3: Do you think this vanishing was meant to be taken literally or metaphorically? Why?

Essay Topic 3

Jonathan becomes a teacher of those Gulls in the Flock who genuinely want to learn more, even if they get in trouble with the rest of the Flock and its authority powers.

Part 1: Describe and name the first student of Jonathan, its progress and eventual outcome.

Part 2: Name one other student of Jonathan and describe its education.

Part 3: Do you think Jonathan is a good teacher? Why or why not?

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