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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. How old is Cassie’s little brother in the novel?

2. What does the narrator of Part II: “Wonderland” call the illness he is infected with?

3. What color hair is Cassie described as having in Part III: “Silencer”?

4. The little girl who is sitting across from Sammy on the bus in Part V: “The Winnowing,” Chapter 38 is named what?

5. How old was Ben’s sister Sissy when she was abducted and Ben was unable to save her?

Short Essay Questions

1. How did Cassie’s family perceive the aliens when they first arrived, as seen through flashback in Part I: “The Last Historian”?

2. Where is Cassie Sullivan when she awakens in Part IV: “Mayfly,” Chapter 33? How is the setting described?

3. How is Cassie’s situation described when the narrative returns to the present at the end of Part I: “The Last Historian”? What is Cassie’s objective?

4. How does the narrative perspective change in Part V: “The Winnowing”? What setting is described in Chapter 37?

5. Where did Cassie’s family travel after the death of Mrs. Sullivan? How far was their journey?

6. Describe Sammy’s initial “processing” in Part V: “The Winnowing.” Where is he taken?

7. How are the children divided after they exit the bus in Part V: “The Winnowing”?

8. What does Evan Walker reveal about his family in Part IV: “Mayfly,” Chapter 35?

9. Who narrates Part IV: “Mayfly”? Where is the protagonist located in the opening of Part IV: “Mayfly,” Chapter 32?

10. Who narrates Part II: “Wonderland”? How does this character introduce himself?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Discuss the character of Colonel Vosch in the novel. In what ways does Colonel Vosch represent the narrative’s antagonist? What are Vosch’s actions, objectives, and obstacles in the story?

Essay Topic 2

Plot Structure

a. Discuss the plot structure of The 5th Wave. In what ways is the narrative related and what effect does this have on the reader?

b. How does The 5th Wave compare with other novels written during this time period? Are there specific stylistic elements that can be seen in Yancey’s writing?

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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