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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 is Colonel Vosch’s first name?

2. Where was Evan going to study engineering after graduating high school, according to the narrator in Part IV: “Mayfly,” Chapter 36?

3. What was Zombie’s name prior to the alien invasion?

4. What kind of car is Cassie hidden under in Part I: “The Last Historian,” Chapter 24?

5. What are the names of Cassie’s neighbors that packed up their camper and split during the 1st Wave?

Short Essay Questions

1. What does Zombie learn from his encounter with Chris in Part II: “Wonderland”?

2. What is the literary genre of The 5th Wave? Where does the novel open? How is the setting described?

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

4. What kinds of literary allusions are seen in Parts I through III of The 5th Wave?

5. What does Ben’s silver locket symbolize in the novel?

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

7. 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?

8. Who brings Sammy food on the bus in Part V: “The Winnowing”? What does this character tell Sammy about their destination?

9. Who encourages Zombie to enroll in the military in Part II: “Wonderland”? How does Zombie respond?

10. How does the narrative perspective change in Part III: “Silencer”?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Discuss the themes of compassion, humanity, and duty in The 5th Wave. How are these themes seen through the eyes of the Silencer in the story? What symbolism and imagery relate to these themes? How does Cassie’s view of humanity change in the story?

Essay Topic 2

Analyze and discuss the character of Dr. Pam in the novel. What is Dr. Pam’s role at Camp Haven? What are Dr. Pam’s true intentions in the story? What leads to Dr. Pam’s death?

Essay Topic 3

Discuss the theme of trust in the novel. How is this theme developed through Cassie’s character in the narrative? What are some examples of symbolism relating to the theme of trust? How does this theme drive the plot of the narrative?

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