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This test consists of 5 short answer questions and 1 (of 3) essay topics.

Short Answer Questions

1. Why does Jack want Delaney and Kyra to get in his car?

2. Who extends his hand to lift Delaney to safety from the flood?

3. What does Delaney receive for free at the grocery store?

4. Who does Delaney decide to follow into the woods?

5. What does Delaney try to joke about when the fire is burning?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Describe the experience of Candidó and América in the first part of the book from the point at which Candidó is hit by a car to the point at which he is recovered from his injuries. What is it like for them to be living in the United States? What are the advantages and disadvantages of their current living and employment situations?

Essay Topic 2

Boyle's book revolves around ethical and moral issues as well as questions regarding ethical boundaries. What ethical boundaries are breached or broken in this story? Does this happen because of necessity or simple ignorance? Identify one ethical boundary and defend the character's reasoning for breaking it.

Essay Topic 3

In the initial part of the book, Delaney is firmly against the construction of a security fence around his neighborhood. How does his opinion change over time and why? What influences does he encounter that result in these fluctuations?

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