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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. What is the temperature on September 16?

2. Why did Bri take the elevator to the basement the day she died?

3. How many lottery tickets did Julie take?

4. When will the next convoy be?

5. What does Alex ask Julie to get to wrap Bri in?

Short Essay Questions

1. Why was Bri sent home?

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

3. Why do James and Tony need to speak to Alex at the beginning of Chapter 12?

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

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

6. What does Harvey say about Julie's lottery ticket?

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

8. What does and does not Kevin miss since the disaster?

9. How does Alex plan to survive nights without heat?

10. What does Bri want to do to celebrate her father's birthday?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

In Chapters 13-14, Alex worries about his sisters and wants to get them out of New York City. Discuss places Alex and his sisters could have gone and which option Alex chooses.

Essay Topic 2

In Chapter 3, Alex considers rules and the structure they impose. Discuss rules and Alex's feelings about rules.

Essay Topic 3

In Chapters 15-16, their is a feeling of dread mixed with the hope that Alex feels as he counts down the days to the convoy. Discuss the overall mood of "The Dead and the Gone".

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