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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. Michael K decided to find another cave, one that was higher up and closer to the ________ line.

2. What age did Michael K claim to be even though he seemed to look a lot older than this?

3. Michael K made strange statements that make the doctor believe his ________ is dead.

4. Michael K met a man named _______ who had been kicked off his farm and detained from his family.

5. Michael K ignored his body's cries for ________ and simply stayed in his new home.

Short Essay Questions

1. What did the guard say when he was asked why K had even been a part of the training?

2. What was the name that was given to Michael by the Captain, even though Michael tried to explain what his actual name was?

3. Where was K admitted for medical assistance during the first part of this chapter?

4. What was medically wrong with K when he was admitted into the medical ward?

5. What were some of the signs of K's poor condition when he collapsed during physical training?

6. What did K like to hold against himself when he was lying in bed though he was not recovering?

7. What did the doctor think K's biggest mistake was in his life?

8. What did K refuse to do when he was put in with the regular refugees at the camp?

9. What enraged the doctor during the interrogation of Michael after there were more attacks on Prince Albert?

10. What are some of the things which are added to the refugee camps in order to make them internment camps?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Michael was often isolated from other children when he was growing up as his mother kept him away from other children.

Part 1: Why do you think Michael's mother kept him away from other children?

Part 2: Do you agree that Michael should have been kept away from other children? Why or why not?

Part 3: How might a child be affected by being kept alone for long periods of time?

Essay Topic 2

Anna decides she wants to go back to the place where she was born, and Michael agrees.

Part 1: Why do you think Anna wants to go back to the place where she was born?

Part 2: How do you think Anna believes they will get to this town?

Part 3: Do you think it's realistic for Anna to want to move far away in her condition? Why or why not?

Essay Topic 3

Michael decides to break into his old work in order to steal a wheelbarrow to move his mother from place to place.

Part 1: Why do you think Michael decided he needed to steal the wheelbarrow instead of asking for it or buying it?

Part 2: Do you think it's ever right to steal? Why or why not?

Part 3: Do you agree with the decision Michael made about the wheelbarrow? Why or why not?

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