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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 do Jonathan's escorts wish him as they leave him alone?

2. Where does Jonathan think he is at the beginning of this part of the book?

3. Jonathan will begin to touch heaven when he touches perfect _________ beyond any limit

4. Some gulls need how many lives in order to find that life is about more than eating?

5. There is a saying Jonathan remembers - Gulls never ________ in heaven.

Short Essay Questions

1. What are Jonathan's new wings seemingly made out of when he is flying in the new world?

2. Who is Jonathan's initial instructor when he arrives in this strange land?

3. What is the one thing Chiang thinks Jonathan needs to work on as he continues to develop his flying and his abilities?

4. What does Jonathan remember to use his wings for, only on occasion, however?

5. What is the saying Jonathan remembers about Heaven in relation to fatigue?

6. What is Chiang's response to Jonathan's question about whether this place is heaven or not?

7. What does Jonathan believe Heaven should do in terms of limits?

8. Describe what happens when Chiang passes to the other world, or transfigures, as many might call it.

9. When does Jonathan make the first sound since leaving Earth?

10. Where does Jonathan believe he is in this section of the book?

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

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?

Essay Topic 3

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?

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