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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. Who else besides Lauren does not cry over Keith's death?

2. Who wins the Presidential election?

3. At least how many guns does each household in the neighborhood have?

4. What types of books is Lauren reading?

5. Where do most families in the neighborhood get their news?

Short Essay Questions

1. What are the "rules" of the group that Lauren shares with Grayson?

2. What does Lauren think is the purpose of prayer?

3. Why doesn't anyone bother calling the fire department after the fire?

4. What is "prodigy" according to the opening passage of the book?

5. Why does Cory say that poverty leads to cleaner streets?

6. Why are water stations dangerous places?

7. Why does Lauren call President Donner a "human banister"?

8. What does Lauren tell Joanne about to give her an idea of how bad society becomes?

9. Why is there sometimes problems with the relationship between Rev. Olamina and Jay Garfield?

10. What two things show how important the baptism is to the adults in the community?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Based on Lauren's experience creating Earthseed, she describes it more as a process of discovering or uncovering an existing Truth, rather than creating a new religion from scratch. Explain how this process of revelation occurs to Lauren over time. What events seem to precipitate new revelations for her?

Essay Topic 2

Lauren's father is a very important influence in her life. Describe the role he plays in her development as a strong leader. What lessons does he teach her? What are his character flaws? Compare and contrast the way Reverend Olamina leads the community of Robledo and the way Lauren leads her community at Acorn.

Essay Topic 3

The lives of children in Butler's dystopic vision in not a very positive one. Explain how the social conditions of the time affect the lives of the following children:

a. Amy Dunn.

b. Tori Solis.

c. Dominic.

d. Doe Mora.

e. Justin Mohr.

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