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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 big man that greets the children at Camp Haven in Part V: “The Winnowing,” Chapter 39 tells them that “rule number one” is what?
2. What is the name of the medic who gives Sammy candy and juice in Part V: “The Winnowing,” Chapter 37?
3. Cassie says in Part I: “The Last Historian” that the 3rd Wave took out more than how many people?
4. What does Cassie call the camp where she and her family took refuge during the first attacks in Part I: “The Last Historian”?
5. The little girl who is sitting across from Sammy on the bus in Part V: “The Winnowing,” Chapter 38 is named what?
Short Essay Questions
1. How does the narrative perspective change in Part III: “Silencer”?
2. What takes place when Sammy meets Dr. Pam in Part V: “The Winnowing”?
3. Where did Cassie’s family travel after the death of Mrs. Sullivan? How far was their journey?
4. How does the narrative perspective change in Part V: “The Winnowing”? What setting is described in Chapter 37?
5. How is the setting of Camp Ashpit described in Part I: “The Last Historian,” Chapter 13?
6. What does Evan Walker reveal about his family in Part IV: “Mayfly,” Chapter 35?
7. Who encourages Zombie to enroll in the military in Part II: “Wonderland”? How does Zombie respond?
8. What is significant about the changed perspective that is seen in Part III: “Silencer”?
9. What information does Zombie learn about alien technology in Part II: “Wonderland” from Dr. Pam?
10. What kinds of literary allusions are seen in Parts I through III of The 5th Wave?
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
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?
Essay Topic 3
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?
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