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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. How much does it cost to stay in a cottage at Broken Point?

2. Who whistles to get everyone's attention at lunch on Tuesday?

3. When does Catherine remember that Olivia and Rachel did a backpacking trip?

4. Who in Ellery's family has a history of vertigo?

5. How many different cards does Broken Point have about the weather and artwork so they are not likely to repeat while a guest is at the resort?

Short Essay Questions

1. What observations does Nina make about the resort art collection?

2. What do Ellery, Ravi, and Nina learn about the art collection at Broken Point?

3. Why do Ellery, Ravi, and Nina go to the spa after lunch on Monday?

4. What does Rachel tell Ellery when Ellery says the screen art piece has been stolen?

5. Why is Ellery in the infirmary on Wednesday?

6. What did Rachel hear Olivia say that made her want to go to Slipstream?

7. Who invites Ellery to a memorial service?

8. What sweatshirts do Olivia, Rachel, and Andy wear at the memorial for Ben?

9. Where are Nat and Carlos on Tuesday?

10. What does Brook bring Ellery that should have been delivered Sunday morning?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Imagery is a literary device authors use to describe characters and the world they inhabit. Imagery involves using the five senses to describe characters, places, and things. How does Condie use imagery to help readers imagine the world and characters in The Unwedding?

Essay Topic 2

Mood is an element that authors use to evoke feelings in readers through the use of descriptive language. Mood is the overall feeling that readers have when reading a story. What is the overall mood of The Unwedding?

Essay Topic 3

In media res is the technique of beginning a story with a pivotal point or a scene. Where does Condie begin the story? How does she plunge into the story without an explanation? How does beginning the story in the middle of the action affect the plot and create suspense?

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