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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 motivates Richard in his onslaught against Nailer?

2. What happens as Tool is walking towards Nita and Nailer?

3. What does Tool decide to do?

4. What surprises Nailer about the place where he leads the men?

5. What does Pyce worry Patel will do?

Short Essay Questions

1. Where does Nita say they need to go and why will that be difficult?

2. What causes the three of them dismay as they arrive at the docks?

3. What does Nailer learn immediately upon awakening?

4. What does Nailer learn about Nita's would-be rescuers?

5. How does the Dauntless fall into a trap and what seems to be the best way to get out of it?

6. What do they learn from Tool about Nita's kidnapping?

7. How is Tool removed from being their guardian?

8. What is another sign that the scavenge has been sucessful?

9. Describe the chase scene and the possible consequences.

10. Describe Nailer's search for Nita.

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Discuss the following:

1. What is a plot? What are the most important elements of a plot and their definition? Do all novels have a plot? Why or why not?

2. Write a brief synopsis of the plot of Ship Breaker, identifying where the various elements of the plot occur (Exposition, rising action, climax, falling action, resolution or denouement). Do you find it difficult to identify the plot? Why or why not? What about the various elements of the plot?

3. Identify the major sub-plots and their elements in Ship Breaker. (The subplots may not contain every element of a major plot). Do the sub-plots add to the main plot? Why or why not? Are the sub-plots interesting in and of themselves? Why or why not?

Essay Topic 2

Characters are an important part of what makes Ship Breaker interesting. Discuss the following:

1. Thoroughly discuss and analyze Nailer. What are his strengths? His weaknesses? How does he contribute to the plot? Is he a sympathetic character? Is he always likable? Never likable? Use specific examples to illustrate your ideas.

2. Thoroughly discuss and analyze Pima. What are her strengths? Her weaknesses? How does she contribute to the plot? Is she a sympathetic character? Is she ever likable? Never likable? Use specific examples to illustrate your ideas.

3. Thoroughly discuss and analyze the character of Richard. What are his strengths? His weaknesses? How does he contribute to the plot? Is he a sympathetic character? Is he ever likable? Never likable? Use specific examples to illustrate your ideas.

Essay Topic 3

Discuss the following:

1. Who is/are the protagonists of the story and why?

2. Who is/are the antagonists of the story and why?

3. Which 3 secondary characters have the greatest impact on the plot?

4. Are any of the characters dispensable and which ones? Why or why not?

5. Do you think this is a character-driven plot or an action-driven plot? Explain.

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