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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 2, what is the main reason for Charlie's recent lack of correspondence with Peter?

2. In Book 3: Part 4, what is Charles's primary concern when it comes to David?

3. In Book 3: Part 10: "September 16, 2088," who is writing the letter in the present moment?

4. In Book 3: Part 5, how does Grandfather assure Charlie that her future husband will treat her?

5. In Book 3: Part 1, why does Charlie usually miss her husband's breakfast before he leaves for work?

Short Essay Questions

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

2. What significant change occurr in the lab, indicating the seriousness of the new disease?

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

4. How does the last chapter end, and what does Charlie anticipate?

5. Why has David been struggling to sleep these past few months, and how does the liminal state affect his thoughts?

6. Why does David believe it is difficult to eavesdrop on conversations at the lab during the busy period?

7. What is the story about the hungry lizard, and what is the lesson or moral of the story?

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

9. What is the main concern of David regarding his granddaughter Charlie, and what steps is he taking to address it?

10. What does C. believe about people working at the state? How does he view the Marriage Act?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

What is the significance of the Nativity play in "Patricia"?

Essay Topic 2

Examine the theme of racial prejudice in the novel. How do the characters in the story perpetuate or challenge the racial biases present in their society, and what does this reveal about the broader social context in the novel?

Essay Topic 3

Investigate the role of community. How do the communities in the novel, such as Ruby and the Convent, shape the characters' lives and decisions? Analyze the significance of belonging and isolation within the story.

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