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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. Ervin is the son of whom?

2. When discussing his special ability with Axel, David does not share what?

3. David tries to prevent Ervin from tattling by doing what?

4. What area kills anyone who enters there?

5. After being punished by his father, David has a nightmare about what?

Short Essay Questions

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

2. What are the Fringes? What are the Badlands?

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

4. What does David’s older sister tell him about the recurring dream he has? Why?

5. Who is the narrator of the novel? What important facts about him are stated at the opening of the novel?

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

7. What commonly appears to David in a dream?

8. Who is captured and brought to Waknuk in Chapter 4? What happens to them?

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

10. What promise does David make to his new friend and her mother?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Discuss the characters of Sophie, Rosalind, and Petra and analyze the effects each has on both David and the plot as a whole.

Essay Topic 2

The people of Waknuk believe the Tribulation and the deviations that arose as a result are evil. Is it possible to argue that these things had positive effects? Support or refute that idea, providing evidence to support your opinion.

Essay Topic 3

David’s dreams are very important to the novel. Write an essay in which you explain his dreams and analyze their impact on both the plot and David’s character as a whole.

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