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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 weapon does the boy carry that Kirsten and August observe from the bushes in Section 8, Chapter 48?

2. What does Kirsten ask Diallo about refrigerators in Section 5, Chapter 37?

3. What is the name of Jeevan's mother?

4. What is the name of Arthur's childhood friend who has published a book of his letters in Section 6, Chapter 39?

5. In what discarded newspaper does Clark read Arthur's obituary at the airport in Section 7, Chapter 42?

Short Essay Questions

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

2. How is Miranda’s death described in Section 6, Chapter 41?

3. What theory does August discuss in Section 6, Chapter 38? Why is this significant?

4. What information does Kirsten gain from her encounter with the archer and Sayid in Section 8, Chapter 48?

5. What is foreshadowed regarding Tyler in Section 7, Chapter 44?

6. Discuss Jeevan’s relationships. How does Jeevan relate to the other characters in the novel?

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

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

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

10. What is significant about Jeevan’s promise to Arthur regarding the exclusive in Section 5, Chapter 27?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

There are several items that Kirsten carries with her in her backpack. Describe these items and their significance to Kirsten and to the plot of the novel. Where did Kirsten obtain the objects? What revelations regarding the objects arise in the course of the novel?

Essay Topic 2

Describe and discuss the setting of St. Deborah by the Water. How many inhabitants live in this settlement? How is the settlement structured? Who is in charge? How are rules enforced? Who has left the settlement, and why?

Essay Topic 3

Discuss the amenities and necessities that are lost following the Georgia Flu pandemic. How is everyday life affected for the survivors? How many survivors are left after the pandemic? How has the pandemic changed civilization?

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