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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. 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?

2. Zombie says in Part VI: “The Human Clay,” Chapter 43, “Reznik is an equal-opportunity” what?

3. What is Colonel Vosch’s first name?

4. The young cadet called “Nugget” is actually what character in Part VI: “The Human Clay”?

5. What is the name of the soldier that Cassie kills after he shoots her friend in Part I: “The Last Historian,” Chapter 21?

Short Essay Questions

1. How is Cassie’s father killed in Part I: “The Last Historian”?

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

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

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

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

6. How is Cassie Sullivan described from the perspective of the Silencer in Part III: “Silencer”?

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

8. How are the members of Squad 53 described in Part VI: “The Human Clay”?

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

10. Who narrates Part VI: “The Human Clay”? How does this character introduce himself?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Describe the world of the cadets at Camp Haven. How does Zombie describe the daily activities at the camp? What exercises are the cadets put through? How demeaning is the process? How long do the cadets train before they are sent into battle?

Essay Topic 2

Describe and discuss the battle zone where Zombie’s squad is dropped by helicopter in Part VIII: “The Spirit of Vengeance.” Where is this setting in relation to Camp Haven? How long does the squad travel in order to reach their destination? Why is it difficult for the cadets to see?

Essay Topic 3

Describe and analyze the character of Parker in the novel. What is Parker’s position within the company on the school buses? How does Parker succeed in allaying Sammy’s fears? What is later revealed about Parker’s character?

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