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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. What character is the central focus in Chapter 33?

2. On what river were the dams destroyed, according to the news stories in Chapter 23?

3. What kind of weapon does Angel take with him when he goes into the safe house in Chapter 27?

4. What color is Angel's car?

5. Where does Angel get shot when he's rescuing Lucy in Chapter 27?

Short Essay Questions

1. How is the theme of power explored in Chapter 35?

2. How does Maria respond to the different circumstances she faces in Chapter 25?

3. Why does Maria free the Vet's wild animals in Chapter 38?

4. What is revealed through Maria's observation of Angel's concern for Lucy in Chapter 22?

5. Where do Angel and Lucy go in Chapter 28? Why? How is this setting described?

6. How does the narrative perspective change in Chapter 23?

7. How has the perspective changed in Chapter 37? Why is this significant?

8. What decision does Maria make in Chapter 33? Why?

9. How does Lucy's betrayal of Angel play out in Chapter 36?

10. How does Maria's concern regarding the water rights differ from those of the other main characters in Chapter 23?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Discuss the theme of betrayal in The Water Knife. What characters commit acts of betrayal in the novel? To what means are these acts committed? How are the main characters in the story affected by betrayal?

Essay Topic 2

Describe and discuss the setting of The Water Knife. When and where does the action largely take place in the novel? How would you relate this setting to your community today? What has created the setting of the novel?

Essay Topic 3

Discuss the themes of choice and privilege in the novel. How does each character's level of privilege influence their choices in the story? How do the levels of privilege change for the main characters? How does this affect their choices?

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