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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 does Lisa debate as she's preparing to walk out the door?

2. Who is in the chamber when Lisa enters?

3. What does Lisa say Tom is depending on?

4. Who is still in the chamber when the door closes?

5. Why does Lisa say Jill should go back to Glenbard?

Short Essay Questions

1. Briefly describe what Lisa says to Tom when they are alone in the chamber.

2. Why does Lisa say everyone is so intent on fighting and why does she say she isn't going to give up?

3. What does Lisa learn from the leader in Wheaton?

4. What are the reasons Lisa gives for defending her statement that she owns the city?

5. Who has the gun at various times during the conversation between Lisa and Tom and what does each do with it?

6. What does Lisa realize about the Great King's advice?

7. Describe the celebration the children have on the roof when their work is finished?

8. What are Lisa's thoughts before she goes out to talk to the children calling for her?

9. What is Jill supposed to do when she returns to the city?

10. Describe the operation on Lisa's bullet wound.

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Who is Todd? Jill? Craig? Charlie? Julie? Tom? Elaine? What is the role of each in the story? How are each connected to Lisa?

Essay Topic 2

Describe at least three situations in which Lisa doubts herself or her decisions. How are the three different? How are they the same? What does Lisa learn from each?

Essay Topic 3

Describe Lisa. Is she a believable character? Is she a likable character? Do you admire her? What are her strengths and weaknesses?

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