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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. For what purpose did Caroline plan to use the seeds in the wooden box if the need arose?

2. Lister's goal for purchasing Alladale included reintroducing all but which of the following types of animals to the area?

3. What is NOT designated as one of the representative circles discussed in Chapter 6: "Under the Hide"?

4. What type of media did Igor use to inform the tour group about the Chernobyl disaster?

5. Which friend of O'Connell's was the one who discussed a particular graph measuring consumption?

Short Essay Questions

1. Provide evidence for the conclusion that O'Connell strives to find teachable moments within his everyday life as a parent.

2. What distinction does O'Connell make about the Zone and why is the observation ironic?

3. Provide three details about Igor's life.

4. Who is Igor?

5. Who is Caroline Ross?

6. Who or what is the Lorax?

7. What is the state of the tourism industry in the Zone?

8. What event was the catalyst for O'Connell's son's epiphany about the role of the artist?

9. What is the significance of the number 800, as revealed in Chapter 7: The Final Resting Place?

10. What is the symbolism of the graph depicting continual human progress over time?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

What is O'Connell's message regarding the responsibility associated with parenthood in the twenty-first century and how does O'Connell get this message across to the reader?

Essay Topic 2

How is the theme of fear portrayed in Notes From an Apocalypse? Examine O'Connell's treatment of and messages regarding fear and anxiety throughout the book.

Essay Topic 3

Discuss the significance of the final passages included at the end of Notes From an Apocalypse.

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