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

Short Answer Questions

1. What does the Douglas family give to Lauren and her friends?

2. What do Lauren and Bankole have in common?

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

4. How does the neighborhood attackers get in?

5. Where is Justin from?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Lauren says early in the novel that God might just be whatever it is that makes you feel "special and protected". She outlines various different ways people conceptualize God. For each of the following ideas of God, cite examples from the text that show people believing in this type of Deity, and explain how this belief influences the character's actions:

a. God as a "super person"--Big Daddy, Cop, King, etc.

b. God as a punisher.

c. God as Nature.

d. God as a spirit/a force/ the ultimate reality.

Essay Topic 2

Explain whether or not you classify this novel as science fiction. What elements of science fiction are present?

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.

(see the answer keys)

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