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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. In what profession does Alex believe his uncle worked in the beginning of the novel?

2. How long was Alex's training to take place in Chapter 5, "Double O Nothing"?

3. How many units does the training sergeant tell Alex are operational at the camp in Chapter 5, "Double O Nothing"?

4. In what voice is "Stormbreaker" written?

5. What giant creature is in the aquarium at Sayle Enterprises?

Short Essay Questions

1. How does Alex attempt to sneak into Ian Rider's office in Chapter 3, "Royal and General"? What happens when he is discovered?

2. What elements of foreshadowing are illustrated in Chapter 6, "Toys Aren't Us"? What do they imply about Alex's future?

3. What is in Alex's future at the end of Chapter 4, "So What Do You Say?"

4. What encounter does Alex have with Wolf during parachute training in Chapter 6, "Toys Aren't Us"?

5. Who is accompanied by Mr. Blunt in Chapter 4, "So What Do You Say?" What information does Alex learn about his uncle in this chapter?

6. What initial clue does Alex discover in his room in Chapter 8, "Looking for Trouble"? Where does he send it?

7. What "slip" does Alex make while speaking with Herod Sayle in Chapter 7, "Physalia Physalia"? How does he cover this mistake?

8. When was "Stormbreaker" published? Of what popular series is the novel a part? When was the novel adapted to film?

9. What does Alex discover at the salvage yard in Chapter 2, "Heaven for Cars"? What immediate danger does he face while there?

10. Where is Alex picked up in the beginning of Chapter 7, "Physalia Physalia"? What is his journey like?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Analyze and discuss the characteristics and attributes proven by Alex during training for MI6. How does Alex stand out for a trainee his age?

Essay Topic 2

Describe and analyze the protagonist of the novel. How old is Alex? What is remarkable about his role in the plot and the mission of MI6?

Essay Topic 3

Identify and analyze the transition from exposition to rising action in "Stormbreaker". Where does this shift take place? Whose actions drive the plot?

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