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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. __________ of hidden food is determined between a scavenger and the original hider of it.

2. The ________ are members, people, or things that put their hands into something unseen.

3. _________ may be hidden in structures, manufactured landscapes, or suspended from the hips of citizens.

4. What is the name of the person who kills people of the light every night, according to the story?

5. In riding the bird, God brings with him a _________ wind, which can help many lands.

Short Essay Questions

1. What is the process that is described in First Green?

2. What is the history that is given about the lawn boys in this story?

3. While the origin of air days is unclear, how are they celebrated by people in the area?

4. What else will book-style illusion not alter in the process of the prison publishing industry?

5. What are grass guards?

6. What is the problem with the flaxen tree tools that can create angels, according to the author in this book?

7. What is the process in which the electricity in the house can be restored in order to power up appliances?

8. What happens to the flier that is landing on the floating island of the Gods?

9. What does the author describe the book to be a project about? What is it meant to compile?

10. What happens when one of the family members is able to escape from the predicament?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Ben Marcus' book is one that is considered to be experimental, to say the least, which can be confusing for some readers.

Part 1: What is the purpose of writing an experimental book?

Part 2: Do you think an experimental book is one that's easy to read?

Part 3: How do you think the book would be different if it was written in a standard way?

Essay Topic 2

Coughing is described as a way to move people or things between levels.

Part 1: How would you define the idea of levels, since the author doesn't make this idea clear?

Part 2: Why do you think coughing and not laughing moves people?

Part 3: Do you think that everyday events cause major changes in life?

Essay Topic 3

The dog is described many times in this book, often as having powers to impact all those around them.

Part 1: Why do you think the dog is so important in this book?

Part 2: How do you think a dog might play an important role in the life of a person?

Part 3: Would the book be different if the word 'cat' was used instead of 'dog'?

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