1. What unusual thing does Commander Jameson do after Metias's death?
(a) Helps arrange his funeral.
(b) Disappears from work for two days.
(c) Offers June a place to stay.
(d) Refuses to replace him in her squad.

2. What does June's comment about Ms. Whitaker's wrist reveal about June?
(a) She is a snob.
(b) She is insensitive.
(c) She is mischievous.
(d) She is observant.

3. What is the name of the Trial adminstrator?
(a) Zhan.
(b) Tsim.
(c) Chian.
(d) Tsien.

4. When June is first introduced to the reader, why is she in trouble at school?
(a) She booby-trapped the class obstacle course.
(b) She skipped classes for an entire week.
(c) She mocked a classmate who failed an exam.
(d) She left campus and climbed the outside of a building.

5. Why does Day let his mother think that he is dead?
(a) He does not know how to contact her.
(b) He is angry at her.
(c) It is what his brother asked him to do.
(d) It is safer for her.

Short Answer Questions

1. When Day is explaining how the government treats the parents of children who have failed the Trial and he says, "What a thoughtful government," what is his tone (7)?

2. What surprises June about what Day did at the hospital?

3. Where does the government tell parents that children who fail the Trial are being sent?

4. Who are the "Patriots"?

5. What is the military district in Los Angeles called?

(see the answer key)

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