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

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Lauren give the little boy that she sees scavenging?

2. How does Lauren say she plans to travel?

3. What is Highway 101 once known as?

4. Who does Lauren think the attackers are?

5. How many hours does the group decide to make each watch?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Explain the affects of racial differences in the novel. Does race seem to matter more or less than in the America Butler describes than it does now?

Essay Topic 2

Describe Lauren's relationship with Bankole. Does this seem like a relationship of equals or is Lauren searching for a father figure? What do Lauren and Bankole have in common? What obstacles seem to stand in their way?

Essay Topic 3

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

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