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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. David notes the captured leader not only resembles a family member, he also looks like what?

2. When Axel discovers David’s secret, how does he feel?

3. According to the inspector, what crime did David commit?

4. Ervin catches sight of Sophie’s what?

5. Axel learns that David and Rosalind share what special ability?

Short Essay Questions

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

2. What does David tell the inspector about why he kept Sophie a secret? What does the inspector say in reply?

3. What did Axel tell David about the Badlands?

4. Why does David’s father get into a disagreement with Angus?

5. How is Sophie’s secret discovered? What happens as a result?

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

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

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

9. When Sophie and David tell her parents about the discovery of Sophie's secret, what do they do?

10. What are Offences? What are Blasphemies? Give an example of each.

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Discuss the characters of Axel, Mr. Wender, and the Spider-Man and how each contributes to David’s growth over the course of the novel.

Essay Topic 2

Is there hope for the people of Waknuk? What makes you say so? Base your answer on their beliefs, customs, and behaviors.

Essay Topic 3

Analyze how the novel’s setting influences the novel’s plot.

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