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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 long has Gary been retired?

2. Who invites Ellery to room with them on Tuesday?

3. Where is lunch served on Tuesday?

4. How tall are Ellery and Rachel?

5. What game does Gary want to play?

Short Essay Questions

1. What do Andy, Craig, and some staff members find?

2. Why is Ellery in the infirmary on Wednesday?

3. Who finds Matt's body, and where is he found?

4. What does Ellery remember about the accident just before and after the impact?

5. How is the art piece, Carnelian, described, and where is it found on the resort's grounds?

6. Why does Ellery think it is not possible to hike out from the resort?

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

8. What news do Nat, Carlos, and Craig share during lunch on Monday?

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

10. Why is Gary at Broken Point?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

An allusion is a figure of speech that does not directly refer to a person, place, or thing. What are some allusions in The Unwedding? Why might it be difficult to decipher an allusion just by the context of a passage in a book? How do the allusions Condie uses help readers’ understanding of characters or concepts?

Essay Topic 2

Characterization is the process an author uses to reveal a character's personality. Authors can use direct or indirect characterization to show readers a character's qualities. How does Condie reveal Ben’s character and traits?

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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