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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 Oryx imprisoned after she is bought?

2. What name does Jimmy's mom use when she signs postcards?

3. What happens to Jimmy's father's computer?

4. What does Snowman say his stubble is when the children ask about it?

5. After thinking about beverages, what does Snowman regret?

Short Essay Questions

1. What things is Snowman scared of?

2. What has been eliminated from the human experience for the Crakers?

3. In what ways is Oryx a pawn? What does this foreshadow?

4. Why does Jimmy ("Snowman") believe that the nickname "Abominable Snowman" fits him?

5. How does Snowman feel about Crake?

6. Describe the Crakers.

7. Why don't the children know what a real Snowman is?

8. Describe Oryx's childhood.

9. Why does Sharon leave? Why does Sharon destroy the computers?

10. What can the reader infer about the pleeblands since they are labeled as "unsafe"?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Analyze Jimmy's family and the role his mother and father play in his development. How does Jimmy try to replace his family later on in life? Does he succeed? Why or why not?

Essay Topic 2

Is Oryx a pawn in the novel? Why or why not? Do you think that Margaret Atwood is trying to send a message to the reader by doing this?

Essay Topic 3

Consider the way that Snowman reacts to the events around him. Do you think he is realistic in the way he reacts? Why or why not?

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