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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. Why does Avram's statement about Ofer stun Ora?

2. Why does Ora attack Avram?

3. Why is Ora excited in the time she and Avram are spending together?

4. Where is Ora when the book ends?

5. What does Avram ask when he wakes and Ora is writing in her notebook?

Short Essay Questions

1. How does Ora feel about Ofer forgetting a man in a freezer, what does Illan do about her reaction?

2. Why did Avram jump from a tree, what did Ora say to him and his soul and what did Ilan tell Avram about Ora loving him?

3. What did Avram begin to do after he and Ora got out of isolation and what did he think about Ilan and Ora?

4. What did Ilan do when Avram was missing?

5. What does Avram tell Ora about being on the trail with her and what is her concern?

6. Where did Ora and Ilan live when raising their sons, what did Adam do when he turned eighteen and what did Ofer do at the same time?

7. What does Avram realize about the trip he is on?

8. What upset Ofer when he was six about the Jews and what did he say about being one?

9. What fascinates Avram about Ofer and what did Ofer do when he was sixteen?

10. How does Avram distract Ora from her memories and what does Ora realize when he does distract her?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Many readers of fiction place themselves in the position of one character, wondering if they would do the same thing as that character. Discuss the following:

1. Do you think one of the values of literature is to serve as a reflection of oneself? Why or why not?

2. Socrates said "Know thyself." How can reading a book such as "To the End of the Land" help a reader to know him/herself? Do you find yourself reflecting on your own character and abilities when reading "To the End of the Land"? Why or why not.

3. Choose one specific incident in "To the End of the Land" to discuss and compare one of the characters' response to how you think you would respond.

Essay Topic 2

Discuss one of the following:

1. Thoroughly analyze how the setting informs the plot in "To the End of the Land".

2. Trace and analyze one major theme of "To the End of the Land". How is the theme represented by symbolism? By the characters' behaviors? By the action?

3. Trace and analyze two secondary themes of "To the End of the Land". How are the themes represented by symbolism? By the characters' behaviors? By the action?

Essay Topic 3

Titles often play a vital role in making a person decide to read a particular book. Discuss the following:

1. Fully explain why you think "To the End of the Land" is titled as such. Do you think it is the best title for the book? Why or why not? Can you think of a better title? Why would you choose it?

2. How important is a title in influencing you to consider reading a book? Explain your answer.

3. Do you think a title needs to have direct relevance to a book's content? Explain your answer.

4. Have you ever read a book that when you finished, you do not understand the relevance of the title? Does it discourage you from "trusting" that particular author again?

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