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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. At what age was the Silencer when the Other inside him awoke, according to the narrator in Part III: “Silencer”?
2. Who in Zombie’s squad is described in Part VI: “The Human Clay” as “the chubby kid with the crooked teeth who’s last in every drill but first in chow line”?
3. What is the name of the soldier that Cassie kills after he shoots her friend in Part I: “The Last Historian,” Chapter 21?
4. At what time does Zombie say the cadets at Camp Haven dress and prep bunks for inspection in Part VI: “The Human Clay”?
5. Cassie says she rode out the worst part of the blizzard in the back of what vehicle in Part IV: “Mayfly,” Chapter 32?
Short Essay Questions
1. What is the literary genre of The 5th Wave? Where does the novel open? How is the setting described?
2. Where does Zombie meet Dr. Pam in Part II: “Wonderland”? How does he feel about this character?
3. Whom does Cassie Sullivan kill in Part I: “The Last Historian”? What does she discover about this character after he’s been shot?
4. What does Cassie do after her father has been killed in Part I: “The Last Historian”?
5. What does Dr. Pam inject into Zombie’s neck in Part II: “Wonderland”? Why?
6. Where is Cassie Sullivan when she awakens in Part IV: “Mayfly,” Chapter 33? How is the setting described?
7. Describe Sammy’s initial “processing” in Part V: “The Winnowing.” Where is he taken?
8. How is Cassie Sullivan described from the perspective of the Silencer in Part III: “Silencer”?
9. What is the significance of the title of Part V: “The Winnowing”?
10. What does Ben’s silver locket symbolize in the novel?
Essay Topics
Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:
Essay Topic 1
Discuss the actions and events of Part VIII: “The Spirit of Vengeance.” What leads Zombie to the revelation that he and the other soldiers have been brainwashed? What danger do Zombie and the others face once they’ve made this discovery? What plan do they develop for securing safety?
Essay Topic 2
Describe the technology presented in Part II: “Wonderland,” and discuss its functions. What is the purpose of the Wonderland software? What is implanted into the necks of the new cadets/refugees? What purpose does this device serve?
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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