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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 had Jason not thought about happening in chapter thirty-three when he is trying to find a way to get Ben's attention?

2. What does Ben say when Jason explains the reason for the bomb strapped to his chest in chapter thirty-four?

3. What does the hunter, Nob'cobi, call Michaelson at the end of chapter twenty-two after Michaelson kills the crak'an that is holding Nob'cobi?

4. When Ben and Ashley first see the creatures flying towards them in the sky, what does Ben answer when Ashley asks what they are?

5. What does Khalid tell Linda to do with Jason before he will reset the timer in chapter thirty-two?

Short Essay Questions

1. Describe the last communication that Mo'amba has with Ben in chapter thirty-four?

2. What happens when Ben reaches the secret passage to go back to the mimi'swee village in chapter thirty-five?

3. How does Mo'amba explain that the newcomers are to blame for the death of the fungi?

4. Describe Mo'amba's argument on the behalf of Ashley and Ben in chapter twenty-seven.

5. Describe the scene in chapter twenty-seven when a child is brought forth in the council meeting?

6. Describe the exchange between Khalid and Blakely in chapter twenty-three when Blakely begins telling them about the main base being attacked.

7. What does Sin'jari tell Ashley in chapter thirty-six after he has captured her, Michaelson, and Tru'gula?

8. Describe the events that surround Mo'amba's death.

9. What happens in chapter thirty-seven when Khalid and Linda walk near Blakely's office.

10. In chapter twenty-six, what do Mo'amba and Ben discuss when they connect in Ben's dream?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

1) Write an essay explaining why Tiny Tim was an appropriate name for the crak'an found at the end of the story, or why this name was not appropriate. If you had to give the creature a different name what would it have been and why?

2) Create a nickname for the other main players in the story and explain the importance of the names chosen for them.

3) What nickname would you give yourself if you were putting yourself in a work of fiction? Explain what kind of work it would be and why you chose this name.

Essay Topic 2

1) Did the crak'an create the effect that the author was going for in your opinion? Why or why not?

2) What 'monster' from literature did you feel was the best monster. Please explain your choice.

3) What is necessary for a writer to create a good monster for his work?

Essay Topic 3

1) What emotions are seen in the story?

2) Would it be possible to take emotions out of a story? Explain why or why not?

3) What emotions do you believe create the stronger responses from people? Explain.

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