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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 Chapter 20, how old does the driver of the van seem to be?

2. How much older is Shinji than Tahar?

3. How long does it take the hornets to destroy 3,000 drones in Chapter 17?

4. How long ago had Saida Manoubia been laid to rest in her mausoleum?

5. In Chapter 20, near what statue does Sidi take a break?

Short Essay Questions

1. What problem does Douda have in Chapter 15?

2. Why is Tahar arrested at the airport and the bees he carries destroyed?

3. How does Sidi instruct the Nawis so they can care for his bees when he is gone?

4. How can Sidi's bees learn to create an ardent swarm and kill the hornets?

5. What was Jannet's upbringing?

6. Who does Tahar know in Japan that he asks for help with the hornets?

7. What does Sidi discover is bothering his bees in Chapter 16?

8. What is the spring like where the Nawis get their water?

9. Who is Baya, and what argument does she have with Toumi?

10. In the university library, what hope do they find for stopping the hornets?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Sidi has to find knowledge to help his bees. Why does Sidi need to find knowledge to help his bees? What is it important for him to be surrounded by people and his community during his search?

Essay Topic 2

The climax in a novel is the highest point of tension and a turning point. What is the climax of the novel and why is that incident the climax?

Essay Topic 3

Sidi sees changes in Nawa after not visiting the village for a while. What changes does Sidi see in Nawa? Why do the changes worry him?

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