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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. Who gave Charlie the card he always has with him?

2. What are the men near the black square holding?

3. What is Charlie covered in as he hides from Hunter?

4. What had to quiet before Charlie could begin his demonstration?

5. Why did Charlie's best friend have to move?

Short Essay Questions

1. What did Charlie worry about at the end of his demonstration?

2. What is Charlie thinking about just after the truck crash?

3. Why does Alex feel so alone, even while talking to Charlie?

4. What obstacles stand in the way of Charlie's hopes for his future?

5. How did Charlie prepare to perform his demonstration?

6. Why does Charlie get nervous about the demonstration he is to give at school?

7. What is the Churchill Card?

8. What unpleasant surprise did Charlie find after leaving the dojo on the last day he remembers?

9. Why is Charlie so disappointed when he comes to the sinkhole?

10. What does Charlie hear men talking about near the sinkhole?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Diversity was a major theme in this book as many different life-styles and creatures were involved. How was this theme shown in this book, and why do you think the author felt it was so important?

Essay Topic 2

Charlie and Alex are two very similar people, and yet they have some very notable and important differences. Using the text to cite some support, write a compare/contrast essay about these two characters.

Essay Topic 3

Despair was a theme that was placed in a number of sensitive places in this plot. What are some of these places, and what role did despair play in this book?

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