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This test consists of 5 short answer questions and 1 (of 3) essay topics.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does August try to do to help Number 44 with his curse?

2. What does Number 44 bring for dinner when he returns after his burial?

3. Who is trying the hardest to find Balthasar?

4. Why does Number 44 say he feels the way he does about his curse?

5. What is the weather like when Number 44 is taken before the people?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Many different characters in this book are persuaded to do things that they would not have done of their own accord. What are some of these instances, and how does persuasion affect the course of the plot?

Essay Topic 2

What is the significance of the title of the book, and what role does it play in the plot of the book?

Essay Topic 3

The characters in this book all had their own goals and motivations. Select four characters and write their main motivation throughout the book and how this goal affects the characters around them.

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