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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. When did David’s grandmother die?
(a) After giving birth to her second son.
(b) After it became known that she was a Deviation.
(c) After she was killed by Fringes people.
(d) After she ran away and was captured.

2. David’s father accuses David of finding fault with what?
(a) The Norm.
(b) The teachings of the Bible.
(c) Nicholson’s Repentances.
(d) The laws of Waknuk.

3. Sophie’s mother says David can see Sophie again, but only if David does what?
(a) Brings food and supplies.
(b) Invites other children along.
(c) Asks his father’s permission.
(d) Keeps his visits a secret.

4. When two captured leaders are brought to Waknuk, David is shocked to see that one resembles whom?
(a) His uncle Axel.
(b) His mother.
(c) His father.
(d) His uncle Angus.

5. When discussing his special ability with Axel, David does not share what?
(a) There are others in addition to himself and Rosalind.
(b) His father also knows of his ability.
(c) He has visions of the Badlands.
(d) He communicates with Fringes people.

Short Answer Questions

1. After getting help for his injury, David says he could have helped himself if only he had what?

2. After being punished by his father, what does David inform Axel he is planning to do?

3. What is the name of David’s community?

4. What is an Offence?

5. What happens to David’s new friend as they are playing together?

Short Essay Questions

1. What two books form the moral and ethical foundation of this David's settlement? When were they written?

2. What did Axel tell David about the Badlands?

3. What does Axel discover about David and Rosalind? What does Axel recommend regarding this discovery?

4. Who does David meet while playing? What does he learn about this person?

5. What commonly appears to David in a dream?

6. What do the people of Waknuk believe about the Tribulation?

7. What is the name of David’s hometown, and who founded it? What was this person like, and how did he influence the settlement?

8. According to the teachings that every child in Waknuk learns, what is a Norm? What is a Mutant?

9. Why does David get in trouble during the splinter incident?

10. What happened to the Dakers’ cat? What does this tell us about Joseph Strorm?

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