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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. What is stolen from Keith?

2. How much money does Lauren save?

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

4. How is Keith killed?

5. In Lauren's dream, what does she do when her stepmother isn't watching?

Short Essay Questions

1. Why does Lauren think it is a mistake to take Emery and Tori with them?

2. Why does Allie feel close to Justin?

3. What "family business" does Lauren's father believe in keeping private?

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

5. What is the one paradox in Lauren's philosophy?

6. Why do some people think it is a waste to go to Mars?

7. What are the requirements to participate in the neighborhood watch?

8. What are the findings of the Anglo-Japanese Cosmological Station?

9. What do water peddlers do?

10. Why are water stations dangerous places?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Violence is presented almost neutrally in this novel. Sometimes it is very stark and cruel and other times it seems as a necessary means to an end. Describe two examples of each view of violence; as a senseless tragedy or as necessary for progress. Explain whether or not you think that the violence perpetrated by Lauren and her group is necessary.

Essay Topic 2

Describe the qualities that Lauren has that make her a good leader. Using examples from the text, describe how she manages to convince people to join her group. What is it about her that seems to make people trust her or believe in her?

Essay Topic 3

Compare and contrast the Robledo neighborhood that Lauren leaves with the plan for Acorn. Explain the similarities and differences regarding the following:

a. How dissent is handled.

b. The racial/ethnic composition of the community.

c. Security.

d. Food/supplies.

e. People's ability to work.

f. Education.

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