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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. How old is Ofer when he starts talking?

2. Where is Ora when the book ends?

3. What does Ora ask an older man?

4. Who does Ora ask about the incident with the old man?

5. What has returned to Avram in small steps?

Short Essay Questions

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

2. Why does Avram startle Ora as she is writing, what does he ask and what is her reply?

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

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

5. 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?

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

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

8. What does Ora worry about when she realizes Ofer is sleeping?

9. How does Ora feel when she returns from the store and what does she say about Ofer?

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

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 the following:

1. What do you think are the characteristics of a successful novel?

2. Analyze and discuss "To the End of the Land" based upon the criteria you decide upon in #1 and judge if "To the End of the Land" is a successful novel.

3. Do you think the criteria for a successful novel should be different if it is written soley for entertainment versus one that is meant to be thought provoking? Why or why not? Would most readers consider "To the End of the Land" a successful novel?

Essay Topic 3

There are a number of interesting questions raised by "To the End of the Land". Questions that Grossman most likely want readers to consider and think through carefully. Discuss the following:

1. What does the term "author agenda" mean?

2. Name one idea/concept you think may have been a part of the Grossman' agenda. Analyze that idea throughout the book and discuss Grossman' probable agenda concerning that idea.

2. Do you think writers who have an agenda for writing should point it out in a preface?

3. How often do you think fiction is written with a clear agenda in mind by the author?

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