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

2. What is the name of David’s cousin?

3. What causes an argument between Joseph Strorm and Angus Morton?

4. What was the Dakers’ cat?

5. When did David’s grandmother die?

Short Essay Questions

1. What commonly appears to David in a dream?

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

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

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

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

6. After thinking of the Definition of Man, what does David realize about his friend? How does this realization make him feel?

7. What are the Fringes? What are the Badlands?

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

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

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

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

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.

Essay Topic 2

A utopia is a place where everything is perfect. Does a utopia exist in this novel? Is Waknuk a utopia? Is Sealand? Why or why not?

Essay Topic 3

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

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