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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. The paperback books that Cassie takes with her when she sets out from her home in Part I: “The Last Historian” are Huckleberry Finn and what?
2. What does Evan tell Cassie his last name is in Part IV: “Mayfly,” Chapter 33?
3. At what time does Zombie say the cadets at Camp Haven dress and prep bunks for inspection in Part VI: “The Human Clay”?
4. What is the name of the soldier that Cassie kills after he shoots her friend in Part I: “The Last Historian,” Chapter 21?
5. Sammy tells the girl who’s sitting across from him on the bus in Part V: “The Winnowing,” Chapter 38 that his name is Sam, but that everyone calls him Sammy except for Cassie. What does Cassie call him?
Short Essay Questions
1. Who encourages Zombie to enroll in the military in Part II: “Wonderland”? How does Zombie respond?
2. What does Cassie do after her father has been killed in Part I: “The Last Historian”?
3. What does the Silencer do when Cassie stands up in Part III: “Silencer”?
4. How is the reality of life at Camp Haven described in Part VI: “The Human Clay”?
5. Describe Sammy’s initial “processing” in Part V: “The Winnowing.” Where is he taken?
6. What kinds of literary allusions are seen in Parts I through III of The 5th Wave?
7. How is Cassie Sullivan described from the perspective of the Silencer in Part III: “Silencer”?
8. Who narrates Part II: “Wonderland”? How does this character introduce himself?
9. What causes Cassie’s internal conflicts in Part IV: “Mayfly”?
10. What is the significance of the title of Part V: “The Winnowing”?
Essay Topics
Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:
Essay Topic 1
Discuss the concept of “the Others” as presented in the novel. Why does Cassie use this term to refer to the alien life forms on Earth? What are the various connotations of this phrase? How is “the Other” used outside of the novel?
Essay Topic 2
Describe and discuss the character of Hutchfield in the novel. How long has Hutchfield been in control of the camp at Ashpit? What is his title? How does he greet Cassie’s family when they arrive?
Essay Topic 3
Describe and discuss the actions, objectives, and obstacles of the Silencer, as seen in Part III: “Silencer.” Why is the Silencer stalking Cassie? What opinions and emotions does he express regarding her? How well does the Silencer know Cassie Sullivan?
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