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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 is Mrs. Vey's reaction when Michael tells her he's been offered a scholarship ti Elgen Academy?

2. What is the book Michael has to read for a class?

3. Who is Mrs. Hancock?

4. What did Ostin say his family was having for dinner?

5. What does Ostin do after he finishes his test?

Short Essay Questions

1. Describe the conversation with the first cheerleader who approaches Ostin and Michael in Chapter 9. What is Ostin's reaction?

2. What are Michael's thoughts about Taylor Ridley? Why doesn't he share that information with his best friend, Ostin?

3. What was the situation that caused Michael to be in detention when the class was studying Greek mythology?

4. Describe the scene between Michael and his mother the evening after Michael shocks Mitchell, Wade, and Jack.

5. What does Dr. Hatch tell Taylor about his ultimate goals for a new race and what that will mean for the world?

6. Describe the scene in which Taylor is caught passing notes in science class.

7. What is the discussion Mr. Dallstrom has with Michael?

8. What are some of the images Taylor sees when she looks into Nichelle's mind?

9. What are some of the pieces of information Michael gets from the police about the kidnapping of his mother?

10. What is the conversation when Ostin calls Taylor and Michael "mutants?"

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

After Taylor's arrival at Elgen, she is overcome with the generosity of Dr. Hatch. She is so overcome that she forgets that she was taken there by force. Why is she swayed in her attitude toward Dr. Hatch? What does Tara say about being willing to do whatever Hatch asks of her? Could Tara's attitude be justified?

Essay Topic 2

What does Tara mean when she tells Taylor that Hatch would be freaked out if someone could read minds? List at least three scenes in which Taylor's ability to read minds plays an important role in the story. What other character has this ability near the end of the book?

Essay Topic 3

Who are Jack, Mitchell, and Wade? How do the three interact with Michael and Ostin? What is their action that prompts the friendship between Taylor and Michael? How do the relationships between Michael, Wade, and Jack change over the course of the story? Why do they change?

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