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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. In Chapter 11, where does the crew plan to go next?

2. In Chapter 3, who helps Franny to the bathroom after she nearly falls into the sea?

3. What is the name of the man that Franny thought she was saving in Chapter 2?

4. In Chapter 1, how many terns does Franny tag?

5. In Chapter 5, where is the bird the ship is following guiding them?

Short Essay Questions

1. Where do Gammy and Samuel have their home?

2. In Chapter 2, how did Franny remember losing her mother?

3. What was Franny's wedding like?

4. What discussion do Ennis and Franny have about following the terns in Chapter 5, and which birds do they follow?

5. What does Franny notice about the birds when they land on the boat in Chapter 6?

6. In Chapter 5, how does Franny think Niall would like life aboard the Saghani?

7. Why does Franny go to the ocean after dinner in Chapter 13?

8. Where are Malachai and Dae from?

9. In Chapter 11, where was Franny four years ago and why?

10. What happens to Samuel in Chapter 10?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Conflicts between characters are often caused by a problem. What are some conflicts that occur in the novel? Are the conflicts in the book mostly man vs. man, man vs. nature, or man vs. self? Are they internal or external conflicts?

Essay Topic 2

Metaphors and similes are figures of speech that are used to make comparisons between things. Metaphors seem to imply an equal comparison, while similes seem to imply a similarity between two things. Does the author use more metaphors or similes in the novel? How does the use of metaphors or similes help readers comprehend concepts? Does the use of metaphors or similes help make the writing more interesting?

Essay Topic 3

In the novel, some characters are more thoroughly described than others. Who are some characters that are merely named in passing or have a minor role in the novel? What is the importance of these flat characters to the story line? In what way do these characters make the main characters more colorful or interesting? When there is conflict, what type of role do these flat characters play?

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