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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 the furnace shuts down, how many days are there until the convoy leaves?

2. By September 15, how many sleeping bags has Alex been able to gather?

3. Where will Alex and his sisters live when they move out of their basement apartment?

4. When is the next convoy that Julie might be able to take?

5. What is Bri holding when they find her?

Short Essay Questions

1. What problems does Alex see now that Bri is back and how does he plan to solve them?

2. If the next convoy leaves December 26, why won't Alex be allowed to go?

3. How did Bri die?

4. Why does Alex thank Christ after he finds Bri?

5. How did Julie get lottery tickets?

6. What happened to Alex's radio?

7. What do Alex and Julie think has happened to Bri?

8. Where do Kevin's family live and what are the conditions like there?

9. At the beginning of Chapter 11, why does Alex think something is wrong when he and Julie approach their apartment?

10. What does Harvey propose to help Alex get out of New York?

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 5, Bri is invited to live in a convent in upstate New York. Compare how Alex, Bri, and Julie feel about the invitation.

Essay Topic 3

In Chapters 9-10, there are more health concerns and more people die. Discuss the health conditions after the disaster and how they were dealt with.

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