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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. Why does Ricky say he locks the door to Jack's room?

2. Who lied about the video playback?

3. Why does Jack get angry with Julia and Ricky on Day 7?

4. Who plants to go back out into the desert at night on Day 6?

5. What does Jack think it is safest for the group to do in the presence of the swarm?

Short Essay Questions

1. Why does Jack suggest they drink the brown sludge that comes from the bacteria tanks?

2. Why are the scientists unable to collect the units when they become deactivated at night when there is no sun to power them?

3. Why are Jack and the others unable to contact the outside world when they return to the facility on Day 7?

4. Why is the swarm self-sustaining?

5. Why does Mae request a second look at the dead rabbit?

6. What happens when the three survivors take shelter in the cars?

7. How does Jack feel when he sees the swarms hunting in the desert for the first time?

8. How does Jack save Charley and himself and get back to the compound before the swarm can catch them?

9. How do Jack and Mae kill off the swarms?

10. Where do Jack, Mae, and Bobby find Rosie's body when they go back outside on Day 6?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Julia and Jack share a tenuous relationship through most of the story. Write an essay that explores the relationship between Jack and Julia. What types of things does Julia accuse Jack of doing? Why is she seemingly harsher to him than he is to her? Is Julia justified in her accusations and actions? Why or why not? Provide specific examples from the text to support your position.

Essay Topic 2

Love is an element that pulses throughout Prey. Write an essay exploring the ideas of love and redemption. How is Julia redeemed right before death? How does she hold on to the love she has for her family despite being a host for the swarm? Why does Jack still love Julia despite all that has happened? What good memories of her does he still posses? Provide specific examples from the text to support your position.

Essay Topic 3

Ellen is a character who is supportive and intelligent. She is the one adult Jack feels like he can rely on. Write an essay detailing the ways in which Ellen is important to Jack, and how she affects any other characters and the plot. Provide specific examples from the text to support your position.

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