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

Short Answer Questions

1. What is Highway 101 once known as?

2. What happens to Bankole's wife?

3. Where is the Douglas family headed?

4. Where does the radio say that people should stay away from?

5. What does Curtis want Lauren to do?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

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 2

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.

Essay Topic 3

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?

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