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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 far away from here does Evan say Fort Knox is in Part IV: “Mayfly”?
2. What are the names of Cassie’s neighbors that packed up their camper and split during the 1st Wave?
3. What color hair is Cassie described as having in Part III: “Silencer”?
4. How old is Cassie’s little brother in the novel?
5. How many shots does the Silencer fire at Cassie in the opening of Part III: “Silencer”?
Short Essay Questions
1. Who is the narrator in Part I: “The Last Historian”? What information is related to the reader in the first chapters of the story?
2. Who narrates Part II: “Wonderland”? How does this character introduce himself?
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. What does the teddy bear that Cassie carries in the novel represent symbolically?
5. How is the setting of Camp Ashpit described in Part I: “The Last Historian,” Chapter 13?
6. Who narrates Part VI: “The Human Clay”? How does this character introduce himself?
7. Where is Cassie Sullivan when she awakens in Part IV: “Mayfly,” Chapter 33? How is the setting described?
8. What does Evan Walker reveal about his family in Part IV: “Mayfly,” Chapter 35?
9. What causes Mr. Sullivan to finally express suspicion of the objectives of the authority figures in Part I: “The Last Historian”?
10. How do Sammy and Ben come to meet in Part VI: “The Human Clay”? By what name is Sammy called?
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
Describe and discuss the character of Cassie Sullivan as the protagonist in The 5th Wave. How old is Cassie? Do you relate to this character? Why or why not? What can you ascertain of Cassie’s character based on her narrative style in the first chapters of the book? How does Cassie’s character evolve in the story?
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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