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This test consists of 5 multiple choice questions, 5 short answer questions, and 10 short essay questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What final act of decency does Theo bestow upon the couple?
(a) He untied them and let them use the bathroom.
(b) He put on soothing music.
(c) He helped them drink a glass of water.
(d) He covered them with blankets.

2. What is the task Luke is given in Chapter 26?
(a) Washing the car.
(b) Provide entertainment.
(c) Tending the stored supplies.
(d) Mapping the voyage.

3. How does Theo know what to say while christening the baby?
(a) Felicia has reminded him.
(b) A childhood memory.
(c) Luke's prayer book.
(d) He speaks impromptu.

4. What does Theo do first after arriving home from Europe?
(a) He phoned Helena.
(b) Reread his diary entries from his travels.
(c) Cleaned a smashed window.
(d) He checked for messages from Julian.

5. What catastrophe occurs immediately following the birth?
(a) Julian loses a large amount of blood.
(b) Miriam drops the baby.
(c) A snake slithers into the shed.
(d) Theo spills the only water.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is wrong with Luke's body initially upon placing it on the ground?

2. What promise does Theo leave Julian with after he tells her of the SSP's visit?

3. What does Rolf learn as Julian mourns Luke's death?

4. What are the weapons of the unwelcome visitors decorated with?

5. What job is Theo given as Miriam still prepares for the baby's delivery?

Short Essay Questions

1. What kind of Warden does Rolf say he would be? What is Theo's reaction?

2. What do Theo, Miriam, and Julian learn when they listen to the radio?

3. How does Rolf say he can "use" Theo? How does Theo respond?

4. What has happened to Rolf after Theo awakes after Luke's burial? What does Theo expect he is doing and what is his response?

5. How does Theo plan for Julian to escape the attackers? Does the plan work? What is unsuccessful?

6. What do Theo and Miriam find inside Jasper's home? Describe what happens next.

7. What happens after the baby is born?

8. Why does Theo take Miriam inside to Jasper's, and not to Rolf?

9. How do Theo and the Five Fishes get delayed in Chapter 24?

10. What are Theo's nightmares about after his return home from traveling?

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