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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. How many archers are prepared to shoot in Chapter 10 when Bertrand flies between them and the targets?

2. What did Twisty try to feed Johannes when he got him in the car?

3. How many humans work at the Bison pen at night?

4. What shape face does the girl have who falls into the pond?

5. How fast is Johannes when he runs?

Short Essay Questions

1. What problem is there after Johannes saves the toddler?

2. Why is Angus a valuable Assistant Eye even though he is often late or does not come to the daily meetings?

3. What does Bertrand like to do when the archers are shooting at targets?

4. What is Johannes's story?

5. Why is Freya concerned about Johannes fascination with the rectangles on the plaza?

6. What does everyone do after Johannes is rescued?

7. How does Johannes save a toddler?

8. How does Johannes explain how he got caught with a leash?

9. What does Bertrand tell Johannes about the new building that is being built?

10. How does Twisty want to use Johannes?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Colors are sometimes associated with mood. If you could assign a color to represent the mood in The Eyes and the Impossible what color would it be? Why? Would you choose different colors to describe the mood in different sections?

Essay Topic 2

After Johannes meets Helene, Bertrand begins avoiding Johannes. Why does Bertrand start avoiding Johannes? Why is he jealous?

Essay Topic 3

Accumulation is a literary device that allows an author to gather scattered ideas in a literary work and gradually build on information readers need to know. From whose perspective are various sections of The Eyes and the Impossible told? How does each section add information? How does Eggers use accumulation to advance the plot and provide important details to readers?

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