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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 32, what type of tree is snagged on the wreck of the mill wheel?

2. After three days at the pond in Chapter 19, which of the vixen's legs twitches after she tries to stand?

3. In Chapter 23, where are a large group of humans coming from?

4. What curtains does Peter open when he gets inside his old hosue in Chpater 30?

5. Across the river from the old mill wheel what does Peter recognize in Chapter 32 that he recognizes where he found a fox carcass last year?

Short Essay Questions

1. How is Pax injured in Chapter 29 after his encounter with the water?

2. What news does Runt bring Pax in Chapter 37?

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

4. In Chapter 21, what does Pax learn about Peter when he finds his campsite?

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

6. Why is the river where Peter, Jade, and Samuel are in Chapter 22 special to Jade?

7. Why does Peter throw something at Pax's kit in Chapter 38?

8. In Chapter 35, how do Peter and Pax spend the next two days?

9. What does Peter remember happened to his mother's things after she died?

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

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Peter is going to work with the Water Warriors. Why do Peter’s grandfather and Vola have differing views about whether the Water Warriors have power? What does the discussion reveal about power and what it actually is?

Essay Topic 2

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?

Essay Topic 3

Oval Pond is an example of a water supply especially damaged by heavy metal poisoning. Why does it seem the kit has metal poisoning after she drinks and swims in the pond? How does she also seem to be reinjured by drinking at the river?

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