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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 color hair is Cassie described as having in Part III: “Silencer”?
3. What kind of gun does Cassie carry with her when she goes to the gas station in Part I: “The Last Historian,” Chapter 3?
4. Zombie says in Part VI: “The Human Clay,” Chapter 42 that the morning he left the convalescent ward he traded in his flimsy gown for what?
5. In the opening of Part I: “The Last Historian,” Chapter 1, the narrator says, “The Others are so far ahead of us, it’s like comparing the dumbest human to” what?
Short Essay Questions
1. How is the reality of life at Camp Haven described in Part VI: “The Human Clay”?
2. How is the character of Ringer described in Part VI: “The Human Clay”?
3. How are the members of Squad 53 described in Part VI: “The Human Clay”?
4. What conclusion does Evan reach after hearing of Cassie’s story and objective in Part IV: “Mayfly”?
5. Who is the narrator in Part I: “The Last Historian”? What information is related to the reader in the first chapters of the story?
6. Who encourages Zombie to enroll in the military in Part II: “Wonderland”? How does Zombie respond?
7. Who brings Sammy food on the bus in Part V: “The Winnowing”? What does this character tell Sammy about their destination?
8. What takes place when Sammy meets Dr. Pam in Part V: “The Winnowing”?
9. How did Cassie’s family perceive the aliens when they first arrived, as seen through flashback in Part I: “The Last Historian”?
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
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 2
Discuss the character of Evan Walker in The 5th Wave. How old is Evan? Where did he and his family live prior to the attacks? How does Evan describe his family? What is revealed about Evan’s character in the course of the story?
Essay Topic 3
Describe and discuss the character of Hutchfield in the novel. How long has Hutchfield been in control of the camp at Ashpit? What is his title? How does he greet Cassie’s family when they arrive?
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