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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 Kayla in a dream she has after leaving the hospital?

2. Why are the authorities searching for Kayla?

3. What does Kayla find in the pocket of what she's wearing?

4. On what does Nedra blame Mfumbe's current legal status?

5. What does Mfumbe tell Kayla?

Short Essay Questions

1. What does Nedra say on television?

2. What does Kayla plan to do with the e-card she finds, and how does she feel about her plan?

3. What does Mava urge Kayla to do after the car accident? Why is Kayla conflicted about this?

4. What does Kayla dream while sleeping in the woods?

5. Where do Kayla and Mfumbe arrive after three weeks? What visions does Kayla have there?

6. What does Kayla find as she follows a stream in the woods?

7. What does Nedra say about Mfume in a letter to the editor?

8. What does Kayla admit to herself as she is leaving the hospital?

9. Why is Kayla sorry she used the computer where she is staying?

10. What does Zekeal say Kayla should do?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

What is foreshadowing? What are some examples of foreshadowing in The Bar Code Tattoo? How does foreshadowing contribute to the suspense in the book? Give textual evidence for support.

Essay Topic 2

Reading a science fiction or fantasy novel requires the reader to understand a world that is not real. How does the author help the reader understand the imaginary world of The Bar Code Tattoo? Give specific examples.

Essay Topic 3

In your opinion, what are the characteristics of a successful novel? Based upon your criteria, is The Bar Code Tattoo a successful novel. Why or why not?

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