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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. In Chapter 23, how long does it take the Zetas to eat their daily ration?

2. Who escorts Petra to an open pod in Chapter 26?

3. In Chapter 22, what floor does the Prawn go to when Voxy and Petra go to the rooms Voxy shares with the Chancellor?

4. In Chapter 23, what error does Petra say she made?

5. What type of lighter does Petra find in her lab in Chapter 23?

Short Essay Questions

1. What does Petra remind Javier happened when they were on the shuttle to Colorado?

2. What can Petra see when she steps off the shuttle in Chapter 17?

3. What does Petra notice when she collects underwater plant samples in Chapter 17?

4. Why and how does Petra try to help Len?

5. Where are the relics stored that Voxy and Petra find?

6. In Chapter 23, what jobs do the Zetas have to do?

7. In Chapter 21, who wakes Petra, and why is he at her cell?

8. How does Petra compare meals at home to meals on the ship?

9. How does Nyla find out that Petra retains her memories?

10. What happens as Petra tries to grab extra bioloaves?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Idioms are words that have a figurative, rather than a literal meaning. How are idioms used in The Last Cuentista to help characters communicate? How do idioms help create word pictures and mental images for readers in a concise manner? How do idioms help readers understand characters, emotions, and ideas?

Essay Topic 2

Metaphors and similes are figures of speech that are used to make comparisons between things. Metaphors seem to imply an equal comparison, while similes seem to imply a similarity between two things. Does Higuera use more metaphors or similes in The Last Cuentista? How does the use of metaphors or similes help readers comprehend concepts? How does the use of metaphors or similes make the writing more interesting?

Essay Topic 3

Euphemisms are words or statements that are used instead of profanity or an offensive term. What are some examples of euphemisms used in The Last Cuentista? Why are euphemisms like “purge” used instead of saying someone is killed?

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