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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. What has Richard been forcing down Nailer?
2. Who does Nailer bring to be with him?
3. What does Pyce think Nita will do for him?
4. What does Pyce seek?
5. What does Captain Candless say about the ship where Tool believes Nita is being held?
Short Essay Questions
1. Describe the chase scene and the possible consequences.
2. What happens when Blue Eyes suddenly wakes and how is Nailer saved?
3. How does the Dauntless fall into a trap and what seems to be the best way to get out of it?
4. What bothers Nailer the most about his situation with Pima and Nita?
5. What decision does Nailer make about his father?
6. What surprises Nailer when they arrive at the mansion and who does Nailer find inside?
7. Describe Nailer's search for Nita.
8. What causes the three of them dismay as they arrive at the docks?
9. Describe the argument between Nita and Tool.
10. What does Nailer learn about Nita's would-be rescuers?
Essay Topics
Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:
Essay Topic 1
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.
Essay Topic 2
The religion of the jungle is deeply explored with almost every character having an opinion about the Luck that has been bestowed on Nailer.
1. Do you think humans will always make up religion in some form whenever they are in a group? Why or why not? Use examples from your own life and Ship Breaker to support your reasoning.
2. Discuss the ways in which Nailer's life was influenced by what he considers to be balance? Use examples from your own life and Ship Breaker to support your reasoning.
3. Discuss the reasons you think so many dangerous organizations came out of what was obviously an apocalyptic event in the world. Use examples from your own life and Ship Breaker to support your reasoning.
Essay Topic 3
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.
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