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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. In Chapter 19, how long do Pax and the kit rest at the still pond?

2. In Chapter 24, what do Peter, Jade, and Samuel use to start a fire?

3. What kneesocks does Peter remember he saved that belonged to his mother?

4. In Chapter 33, from what direction is there a breeze?

5. Where does Pax see some crows in Chapter 23?

Short Essay Questions

1. What does Peter remember about the last time he spoke to his father?

2. In Chapter 28, what does Peter remember about an encounter with a guard at the mill last year?

3. How does Pax describe humans to his Kit in Chapter 31?

4. What happens when Pax and her daughter are swept up by the river?

5. What knife does Peter find in Chapter 30?

6. What does Peter see in Chapter 32 when he starts down the hill?

7. In Chapter 30, what does Peter see in his old bedroom?

8. In Chapter 34, what does Peter remember doing with Pax when they connect?

9. In Chapter 23, what news does Pax learn from the crows?

10. In Chapter 38, where does Peter find some food?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Samuel tells Peter that Jade’s kindness is like a “secret weapon” (102). Why does Samuel tell Peter that Jade’s kindness is like a secret weapon? How is her kindness different from most weapons in that it heals, not hurts?

Essay Topic 2

Peter sees working with the Water Warriors as a turning point in his life. Why does Peter see working with the Water Warriors as a turning point in his life? How does the work help him choose a new beginning?

Essay Topic 3

Backstories are used to present information about events that happened before events in the novel. How do backstories provide insight into characters and events? What is the importance of backstories in Pax, Journey Home?

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