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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. In Book 3: Part 1, how does Dr. Morgan react to Charlie's request to leave work early?

2. In Book 3: Part 1, how does Charlie react to the sounds of screams from her neighbors during the Ceremony?

3. In Book 3: Part 6, what leads Charles to consider leaving his current location?

4. In Book 3: Part 5, how does Charlie initially meet David?

5. In Book 3: Part 2, why is there controversy surrounding Charlie's new apartment assignment?

Short Essay Questions

1. Who is Peter, and what request does David have for him?

2. Who has died during the flood, and how did they die?

3. What unusual purpose do safe houses serve in the story, and where are they located?

4. Why is David's house commissioned by the military, and how does it impact his living situation?

5. What changes occurr in Washington Square, and how does it affect Charlie's walks?

6. Describe the setting in Part 6. What details indicate the time and place in which this story is taking place?

7. What are the strict orders regarding discussing the new disease at the lab?

8. Why does C. believe that the Marriage Act will be overturned, and what is his argument against it?

9. What does David experience when they saw that there were no protestors one evening?

10. How does David compare humans to the lizard and the moon in the story?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

If Charles were less likable, would David’s decision have been easier?

Essay Topic 2

The official publishing blurb for the novel promises that its three sections are joined in an enthralling and ingenious symphony. Do you agree or disagree? Support your answer with evidence from the novel.

Essay Topic 3

Could the lack of connectivity across the multiple sections of the novel actually be the whole point?

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