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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 many people are living in the Severn City Airport when Kirsten arrives in Section 8, Chapter 51?

2. What kind of jet lands just before the announcement goes out that the airport is closing in Section 7, Chapter 42?

3. Where does Arthur say his son is living with his mother in Section 6, Chapter 39?

4. What causes Arthur Leander's death in Station Eleven?

5. How old does Arthur say his son just turned during Miranda's visit to his dressing room in Section 6, Chapter 39?

Short Essay Questions

1. What does August perceive regarding Finn’s scar in Section 6, Chapter 38? What does this foreshadow?

2. What do you think is symbolized by the displays at the Museum of Civilization?

3. What is revealed of Sidney’s writing in Section 8, Chapter 49?

4. How does Miranda respond to the news of Victoria’s book in Section 6, Chapter 39?

5. What is the setting for Section 6, Chapter 39? When in the timeline of events does this chapter occur?

6. What setting is established in the beginning of Section 5? During what time period is Section 5, Chapter 27 set?

7. What setting is established in Section 6, Chapter 40? During what time frame does this chapter take place?

8. What is revealed regarding Kirsten’s tattoos in Section 8, Chapter 50?

9. What is significant about the tea set that is described in Section 8, Chapter 51?

10. What setting is established in Section 7, Chapter 47? What characters are introduced in this chapter?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Discuss the themes of art, humanity, survival, and performance in Station Eleven. How are these themes developed through character, setting, symbolism, and imagery? How have the concepts of art, humanity, and survival changed in the wake of an apocalypse? Why is art important to the characters in the novel?

Essay Topic 2

During their journey, August talks to Kirsten about the multi-verse theory, or M-Theory. What does M-Theory entail? Who hypothesized the theory? How does the multi-verse theory apply to the narrative of Station Eleven?

Essay Topic 3

What is the significance of Arthur Leander’s death in Station Eleven? How does Arthur Leander connect the other main characters in the narrative? What does Arthur’s death have to do with the future events in the story? Would Station Eleven’s narrative change if Arthur were removed from the story? How?

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