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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. Who is at the entrance to the Jellison Ranch?

2. What happens to Harry's truck?

3. Who killed Hora?

4. What does Dan think he can create against the Brotherhood?

5. Why does Dan think they should save the power plant?

Short Essay Questions

1. How does the Reverend Armitage contribute to the unsavory things Alim and Hooker's group are already doing?

2. Why is Harvey designate to create obstacles for the New Brotherhood Army and what does he call himself?

3. What are a couple cultural changes that have happened with the comet strike?

4. How does Harvey help Maureen resolve her inner conflict?

5. What does Harvey do and how do his tactics work on delaying the Brotherhood?

6. How does Harvey convince Al that he is a valuable addition to the needs of the people in this area?

7. What does Maureen struggle with when she is out inventorying supplies in the area?

8. What idea does Dan Forrester have to stop the New Brotherhood Army and does it seem plausible?

9. What are Harvey and Mark doing at the opening to this section and what is their "take" on their efforts?

10. What are Maureen's thoughts about the prisoners from the Brotherhood and do you agree with her?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Senator Jellison has an assistant quietly go about gathering survival supplies, though his formal statement is that there's no reason to panic. Discuss the following:

Do you think it is moral for officials who have greater knowledge than the average citizen about a possible future disaster to keep that information from the public? Discuss in context of this story and any personal knowledge you have from "real" life.

How can the government warn citizens to prepare for a disaster of this magnitude without causing total panic and a dangerous situation just from the panic?

Do you trust your government when it comes to receiving warnings about possible natural and/or man-made disasters that may affect you? Why or why not.

Essay Topic 2

There are a large number of people sharing living quarters, and many are unrelated adults such as the house where Harvey, Tim, Eileen, Mark, Joanna and the four Wagoners live on the Jellison compound. Discuss the following:

How difficult do you think it would be to live with a group of people you barely know? Discuss.

What are some things a group of such people as mentioned above can do to help keep things going smoothly?

In your opinion, what would be the most difficult aspect of such a living arrangement?

Essay Topic 3

Tim and Eileen arrive at Tim's observatory to find several men - led by Marty Robbins - guarding with guns, refusing Tim admittance and saying generally that laws of ownership no longer exist. When Harry finds the Chicken Farm vacant and the owners deceased, he decides to take up residence there. Discuss the following:

Do you think the laws of ownership are impossible to maintain under this type of situation? Why or why not?

Is it moral to have kept Tim from his own property and thus increasing his vulnerability to being killed? Discuss.

Does it seem ethical for Harry to take up residence at the Chicken Farm? Why or why not?

If the United States government and State's governments are eventually established, who do you think should own a piece of property--the former owners or those who have commandeered the property?

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