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

Short Answer Questions

1. Who is supposed to be keeping watch when the two intruders arrive?

2. What does the second law of thermodynamics have to do with?

3. What does Lauren think is most important to scavenge for Cory and her brothers?

4. What highway does the group travel with extreme caution?

5. What does Zahra's brother Marcus say sharers a good as?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Lauren has a dream in the first chapter about flying and facing a major obstacle. Describe this dream, and then explain its symbolism in the context of the novel. What themes does this dream foreshadow?

Essay Topic 2

The America that Lauren lives in does not faced an apocalyptic event like a major terrorist attack, a war or an environmental disaster. Instead, the changes come about insidiously, over time. Explain whether you think this is realistic. What elements of American society in Lauren's world seem particularly realistic?

Essay Topic 3

Describe the government in America at the time of the story. What problems does the government face and how is it trying to solve those problems? How does the crisis facing the government affect Lauren's actions and the actions of the other characters?

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