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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 does Evan do as he and Cassie leave the farmhouse in Part IX: “A Flower to the Rain,” Chapter 66?

2. What term do the soldiers use to refer to humans that are infected in Part VIII: “The Spirit of Vengeance”?

3. What does Evan admit to having done in Part IX: “A Flower to the Rain,” Chapter 68?

4. What is Sammy wearing around his neck in Part XIII: “The Black Hole,” Chapter 83?

5. What does Sammy tell Cassie his name is now in Part XIII: “The Black Hole,” Chapter 83?

Short Essay Questions

1. How is Squad 53’s arrival on the battlefield described in Part VIII: “The Spirit of Vengeance”?

2. How does the author effectively build tension in the narrative in Part XII: “Because of Kistner”?

3. How does Evan respond when Cassie confronts him about what she found in the barn in Part VII: “The Heart to Kill”?

4. Who narrates Part X: “A Thousand Ways”? What is the setting that opens this section of the novel?

5. How do the protagonists of the novel escape in the ending of Part XIII: “The Black Hole”?

6. Where is Zombie traveling in the opening of Part XII: “Because of Kistner,” Chapter 81?

7. What discovery does Ringer and Zombie make on the battlefield in Part VIII: “The Spirit of Vengeance”?

8. How does Evan explain his relationship to the Others in Part IX: “A Flower to the Rain”?

9. How does Cassie progress in making her way into the compound in Part XI: “The Infinite Sea”?

10. What does Cassie promise herself as she makes her way toward Sammy in Part XI: “The Infinite Sea”?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Discuss the character of Zombie in The 5th Wave. How does Zombie differ from Cassie in terms of his objectives, actions, and obstacles? What setting does Zombie describe when he is first introduced? How old is Zombie? What was his name prior to the invasion?

Essay Topic 2

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 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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