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

Short Answer Questions

1. What instrument can Number 44 play?

2. Who does August find in his room when he wakes up after being put to sleep by Number 44?

3. How does August describe the sight of Emil's skeleton?

4. What does Number 44 do while he plays an instrument?

5. What is Number 44 dressed as when he appears to Emil and August?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

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.

Essay Topic 2

Security and safety are two themes that are touched on a number of times throughout the book. What are some of these instances, and how does this affect the characters in these scenes?

Essay Topic 3

Fear is a common theme in this book that is presented a number of times by a number of characters. What are some of these instances, and how does fear affect the characters in the book?

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