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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. According to Petra, what can everyone do in Sealand?

2. According to the law, a woman who gives birth to three Deviations could be what?

3. Old Jacob tells David that the only way to cleanse deviations, even those in people, is to do what?

4. Why does Petra come to David’s room in the middle of the night?

5. When Rachel finally sees Anne, what does she find?

Short Essay Questions

1. After Harriet's visit, what does David pray for at night? Why?

2. How old is Petra when David learns she is telepathic? How does he learn of her ability?

3. When David and Petra meet up with Rosalind, what does she have with her? Who helped her prepare her escape?

4. What does Petra learn about the location of the woman she is communicating with?

5. What happens the second time Petra is in grave danger?

6. How do David's parents react to the reason for Harriet's visit? What happens to Harriet as a result?

7. After Petra's dangerous adventure in the woods, what troublesome news does Axel give David?

8. What does Petra say the people of Sealand think about those who could make thought-shapes?

9. What happens to Katherine and Sally after the telepathics have been revealed?

10. According to old Jacob, why is it ok to kill a Deviation?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Sin – and the punishment for it – is central to this novel. Explain how this theme is developed over the course of the novel, using examples to support your claims.

Essay Topic 2

David experiences great change over the course of the novel. In what ways does David change and in what ways does he remain the same? By the novel’s end, is he better for these changes? Explain your opinion using examples from the text.

Essay Topic 3

Analyze the author’s choice to tell this story from David’s point of view. How does viewing the events of the novel from David’s viewpoint affect the story?

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