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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 the weather in Chicago on September 9, 2001?

2. How old is Naheed on September 9, 2001?

3. Where did Aimee and her parents stay when they were in Chicago?

4. On September 9, where have Will and his family been?

5. What flight is Sergio and the other boy taking to New York?

Short Essay Questions

1. Why does Sergio decide not to go to school on September 10?

2. Why does Naheed go to her locker before science class on September 10, and why does it take so long?

3. Why is it a relief at lunch on September 10 when Will's friends help themselves to his food?

4. Why is Will sad when he sees Aimee's dad put his arm around her?

5. Why are Callie and Rooney arguing at breakfast on September 10?

6. On September 9, what is the weather like at O'Hare International Airport?

7. On September 10, why does Sergio's father stop by the apartment where Sergio lives with his grandmother?

8. What are Sergio and another boy doing at 7:46 a.m. on September 9?

9. What experiment does Naheed suggest that she and Eliza use to test a hypothesis on September 10?

10. Why are kids at Aimee's school complaining about lunch, and where do they go during lunch on September 10?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

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 2

Backstories are used to present information about events that happened before events in the novel. How do backstories provide insight into characters and events? What is the importance of backstories in the novel?

Essay Topic 3

Genre is a means of classifying literature. What is the genre of the novel? Why is it not realistic fiction?

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