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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 Yuki try to buy to eat in this chapter?

2. What does Yuki say she is too excited to do?

3. Who does Yuki note is covered in dust?

4. What is the title of chapter thirteen?

5. What does Yuki notice about the water if it is left in the desert?

Short Essay Questions

1. Why have so many people fallen ill?

2. Why does Ken fall into depression in chapter ten?

3. Describe the Sakanes' new accommodation.

4. How does Mr. Kurihara pass his time at the camp?

5. Why does Ken decide not to accept a place at university?

6. How does Mr. Kurihara die in chapter fourteen?

7. What does Yuki think of the camp at Topaz?

8. Describe Yuki's hospital visit in chapter twelve.

9. Summarize chapter ten.

10. What bad news does Yuki hear about Emi in chapter twelve?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Examine the books reception in three different countries including the country the book was written. How do their opinions about the books differ? Was the book more influential in one country than another? If so, why?

Essay Topic 2

Discuss the author's life. In what way is her life and personality is reflected in the book? Could she have written such a book without firsthand experience?

Essay Topic 3

Pick a character from the novel and discuss their goals and motives. Do they achieve their motive? Do they share similar goals and motives with other characters? Do their goals clash with other characters? How do the characters goals and motives affect their interaction with each other?

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