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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. Why does Mrs. Morden make Tonder leave when he promises not to hurt her?

2. What is wrong with the man put in charge of finding the packages?

3. Who does Tom plan to take with him when he escapes to England?

4. What horrible things do the soldiers find in the snow in winter?

5. Where does the Mayor kiss his wife before his execution?

Short Essay Questions

1. What happens when Tonder loses control?

2. What does Correll say will be done to create order in the town after the packages are dropped?

3. What did Correll do after sustaining his injury?

4. Why does Tonder say he wants to visit with Molly?

5. Why does Winters say the enemy has underestimated his people?

6. What request does the Mayor make to the Anders brothers before they leave?

7. What does Lanser plead with the Mayor to do before his execution, and what did this show?

8. How does Tonder feel when he finds out who Molly is, and what does he do about it?

9. What does Molly do when she knows Tonder is at the door for the second time?

10. Who has the most success of gathering the packages sent by the air drops?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Sacrifice was a theme that was very prevalent in this book. Who were the characters most affected by this theme, and how did they allow sacrifice to change their lives?

Essay Topic 2

What were some of the forms of foreshadowing used in this book, and how did those moments affect the course of the plot?

Essay Topic 3

What role does symbolism play in the story and where does it appear? How is the plot altered by the presence of these symbols?

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