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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. As the runaways move deeper into Wild Country, what decision are David and Rosalind unable to make without Michael’s guidance?

2. When David and Petra meet up with Rosalind after fleeing their home, what does Rosalind have with her?

3. What event ends Anne’s marriage?

4. Rosalind informs David that who helped her prepare to flee?

5. According to the woman from Sealand, who should be pitied?

Short Essay Questions

1. Why does Anne insist on marrying a normal boy?

2. What does the group resolve must be done after being discovered by Jerome Skinner?

3. What is old Jacob’s opinion on what caused the bad season?

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

5. What does David discover about Petra’s ability?

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

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

8. How did the relationship between Rosalind and David grow? What stood in their way?

9. During his conversation with Axel, what does David learn about the death of Alan Ervin?

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

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

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

Essay Topic 2

Write an essay exploring how David’s relationship with his father changes over the course of the novel.

Essay Topic 3

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.

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