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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. When Ora catches a bus to the end of the line and then back, what terrifies her?

2. What does the Commander claim about Avram?

3. What would be the effect on Adam if what Ora is worrying about happens?

4. Where does Ora say Ilan goes on the second or third day of the war?

5. About what was Ora angry concerning Ilan and Adam?

Short Essay Questions

1. What does Ora recall about Avram and making love and swimming in a lake?

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

3. What does Avram ask Ora after she describes Ofer to him and what do they do?

4. How long did it take Ofer to make a bed and what did he do with it?

5. What does Ora say to Ilan about leaving when she is pregnant with Ofer and what is his answer?

6. What does Ora wonder about Ofer and the war what did Ofer do that was hard for Ora to handle?

7. How does Avram feel when Ora returns from the store and what does he think about?

8. What does Ora recall about the argument she and Ofer had about killing?

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

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

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Characters are an integral and important part of almost all novels. Discuss the following:

1. Compare/contrast the characters of Avram and Ilan. How are they similar? How are they different? Is there a flaw in each of their personalities? Be specific and give examples.

2. Compare/contrast the characters of Ora and Avram and Ora and Ilan. How do they seem different? Which do you like more? Why? Which one seems more of a well-rounded character?

3. Thoroughly analyze how three of the secondary characters in "To the End of the Land" help drive the plot and what their contribution is to the storyline. Are any of the secondary characters unnecessary? Indispensable? Which of the secondary characters are likable? Which are either unlikable or even despicable? Be specific and give examples.Characters are an integral and important part of almost all novels. Discuss the following:

1. Compare/contrast the characters of Avram and Ilan. How are they similar? How are they different? Is there a flaw in each of their personalities? Be specific and give examples.

2. Compare/contrast the characters of Ora and Avram and Ora and Ilan. How do they seem different? Which do you like more? Why? Which one seems more of a well-rounded character?

3. Thoroughly analyze how three of the secondary characters in To the End of the Land help drive the plot and what their contribution is to the storyline. Are any of the secondary characters unnecessary? Indispensable? Which of the secondary characters are likable? Which are either unlikable or even despicable? Be specific and give examples.

Essay Topic 2

Discuss one of the following:

1. Trace and analyze the theme of growth in "To the End of the Land". Consider the following questions as you write: What characters are most concerned with growth? Why? What are some symbols of growth? Symbols of rigidity? What characters seem rigid?

2. Trace and analyze the theme of relationships in "To the End of the Land". Which characters struggle with this issue? Why? Analyze the relationships among the major characters, answering such questions as: Is the relationship healthy or dysfunctional; how important is the relationship to those who are a part of that relationship; discuss the relationship between Avram and Ofer--is it a relationship? Why or why not.

3. Trace and analyze the theme of death in "To the End of the Land". Why is the possibility of death so close to the surface of the characters' thoughts? What kinds of death are possible? How do you think characters are impacted by the possibility of sudden death in a country torn by war and terrorism?

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Essay Topic 3

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?

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