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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. How long has Nailer owned the mask he wears?
2. What does Nailer know of one thing he does not have in his life?
3. Why is it maddening to Nailer that he may die?
4. Why do the children work so hard when Bapi comes around?
5. Nailer tells Babi there's lots of __________.
Short Essay Questions
1. What does Nailer do and what is the work like?
2. Describe the ritual of making the girl a crew member.
3. Why are Pima and Nailer shocked by what they find on the clipper ship?
4. Why do the children work so hard when Bapi appears?
5. What do Nailer and Pima find in the jungle and what is their first reaction?
6. Describe the confrontation between Nailer and Bapi.
7. How does Nailer fee about Bright Sands?
8. How does Nailer feel when he sees Sadns emerging from the woods with his father?
9. What is Nailer's solution to not trusting the girl they rescue?
10. Where is Nailer crawling when he goes back end and what does he think of concerning Jackson Boy?
Essay Topics
Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:
Essay Topic 1
Titles often play a vital role in making a person decide to read a particular book. Discuss the following:
1. Fully explain why you think Ship Breaker is titled as such. Do you think it is the best title for the book? Why or why not? Can you think of a better title? Why would you choose it?
2. How important is a title in influencing you to consider reading a book? Explain your answer.
3. Do you think a title needs to have direct relevance to a book's content? Explain your answer.
4. Have you ever finished reading a book and did not understand the relevance of the title? Does it discourage you from "trusting" that particular author again?
Essay Topic 2
1. What is foreshadow? How many incidences of foreshadow are in Ship Breaker? How does foreshadow contribute to a book's suspense?
2. Discuss an example of foreshadow in Ship Breaker including why you believe it is foreshadow. Include examples from the book and your own life to illustrate your answer.
3. How do you think most people react to uncertainty in their lives? Use examples from Ship Breaker and your own live to support your opinion.
Essay Topic 3
In most hero stories, there is a scene known as "Atonement with the Father" in which the hero reconciles his past with his future. In order for Nailer to move on in his life, he had to confront the man who had tortured and pursued him throughout the novel.
1. Do you think Nailer could be called a hero? Why or why not? Use examples from your own life and Ship Breaker to support your reasoning.
2. How do you think killing his father will affect Nailer for the rest of his life? Use examples from your own life and Ship Breaker to support your reasoning.
3. What do you think Sadna meant when she said killing always costs? Use examples from your own life and Ship Breaker to support your reasoning.
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