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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 are the two words that comprise “rule number two” that is announced to the children when they arrive at Camp Haven in Part V: “The Winnowing,” Chapter 39?

2. Cassie says in Part I: “The Last Historian” that she was named after what?

3. Cassie is said to stand a little over what height in bare feet in Part III: “Silencer”?

4. When the doctor takes Ben to see one of the “infested” in Part II: “Wonderland,” the person strapped to the chair with electrodes connected to him is whom?

5. At what age was the Silencer when the Other inside him awoke, according to the narrator in Part III: “Silencer”?

Short Essay Questions

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

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

3. What is significant about the changed perspective that is seen in Part III: “Silencer”?

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

5. How is the character of Ringer described in Part VI: “The Human Clay”?

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

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

8. 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?

9. What information does Zombie learn about alien technology in Part II: “Wonderland” from Dr. Pam?

10. Where does Zombie meet Dr. Pam in Part II: “Wonderland”? How does he feel about this character?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

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 2

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 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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