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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 Alex returns to school in Chapter 3, where are students to report?

2. By the time Briana is invited to live in a convent, how much food do she and her siblings have left?

3. Where were the owners of the cat in 16D when the disaster ocurred?

4. In Chapter 7, what street do Alex and Julie walk down as they head to the food distribution?

5. At what time does Alex finally get a dial tone so he can try to call Bri?

Short Essay Questions

1. Why doesn't Alex set with his friends when he goes to the chapel in Chapter 3?

2. What does Alex see when he approaches his apartment after work on May 18?

3. Why does Chris give Alex his father's business card?

4. Where do Alex and Julie get food to replace their dwindling supplies?

5. Why is it so important for Alex and Julie to get to Morse before eight?

6. What will determine if Alex is able to attend Georgetown?

7. What does Alex learn about the situation in New York from the television news stations?

8. Why does Greg Dunlap give Alex the keys to his apartment and to his neighbors' apartment?

9. Where does Brianna have a chance to go?

10. Why does Father Franco tell his parishioners to boil their drinking water and wear insect repellent?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

In Chapter 15, Alex has an external conflict that he is struggling with. Then he faces some internal conflicts because of decisions he has made. Discuss conflicts that Alex faced throughout the novel.

Essay Topic 2

In Chapter 3, Alex goes to Yankee Stadium to try to find his mother. Discuss the trip to Yankee Stadium and Alex's feelings about the trip.

Essay Topic 3

In Chapter 6, Alex and Julie are able to stretch their dwindling food supplies. Discuss how Alex and Julie are able to get enough food to survive.

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