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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 long have Corrie and Ellie been friends?

2. Why did the Hermit move into solitude?

3. Where do the teens decide to set up camp?

4. Who believes the teens' situation is forcing them to grow up?

5. Who is the wealthiest of the group?

Short Essay Questions

1. Whom do the teens report to as they observe the hovering helicopter, and why?

2. What do the teens consider when they realize the helicopter may land and the soldiers may come after them, and what do they decide?

3. What helps to bring Corrie out of her shock?

4. What does the note "Gone where the bad people go..." mean?

5. Why isn't Corrie initially able to pick up any stations on the short-wave radio?

6. What do the teens argue about when making a list of things to gather from each home?

7. What ultimatum does Ellie give Chris, and why?

8. What do Homer and Ellie learn about Lee and Robyn?

9. In Chapter 14, how does Ellie feel about Homer?

10. Why don't the teens immediately leave the area after Corrie's house is destroyed?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Name a few events that occur in Chapters 15, 16, or 17 that demonstrate that the teens are still regular young people despite all the trouble they have faced since the invaders arrived.

Essay Topic 2

How does Ellie, Corrie, and Kevin's escape from the three soldiers? Discuss the explosion they used to do so and the impact on Ellie's thought processes and emotions. Give details about the lasting effects of this event.

Essay Topic 3

Based on Ellie's description of Chris, analyze his character and explain how you think he may help or hurt the group.

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