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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. Where is the Zambu Indian headed when he meets the Foxes in Brewer's Lagoon?

2. Why is Allie's death news to the people on the beach?

3. What is the name of the Zambu that the Foxes meet in Brewer's Lagoon?

4. How long does Allie sleep the night the ice plant explodes?

5. Who does Allie think the white men in the Indian village are?

Short Essay Questions

1. Why does Mr. Haddy come to visit Charlie?

2. Describe Laguna Miskita after it starts thundering.

3. How does Emily try to help Charlie?

4. How does Allie recall the situation with the three men who died in Jeronimo?

5. How does a Miskito Indian help the Fox family when they are on their way to the sea?

6. How does Allie feel about the Acre?

7. How does Allie react when Charlie tells him about a natural insect repellent?

8. What trade deal does Allie make with the Thurtles?

9. Why does Allie make Jerry ride on the little boat behind the floating house?

10. Why does Charlie want to go to Guampu?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

What is the role of ice in the novel? What does it represent for Allie and for the people of Honduras? How does ice drive the plot of the novel?

Essay Topic 2

How are the Foxes similar to the missionaries who frequent Honduras? How are they different? Are they also like the strangers with guns? Explain your answer.

Essay Topic 3

Explore the role of Mother in the novel. What is her relationship with the other members of the family like? How does she enable Allie? What is the significance of her not having a name mentioned in the novel?

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