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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 Chapter 14 when the survivors discuss what they would do if rescue finally comes, who is the only person to say he would return to Terra?

2. During the discussion in Chapter 14, why does one person want to return to Terra, should the opportunity arise?

3. In Chapter 8 Arthur Nielson proposes that the group's new leader should be chosen by what principle, rather than by popular vote?

4. What aspect of the students' newly formed government mirrors racism and discrimination in America?

5. Who nominates Caroline to be the group's first mayor in Chapter 8?

Short Essay Questions

1. Under Grant's leadership, how frequently are town meetings held?

2. Why, according to Caroline, is Carmen unable to relocate to a new place?

3. How do Rod and Caroline clash the first time they try to hunt together?

4. In Chapter 9 how does Grant use the wedding of Bob and Carmen to his advantage?

5. The first part of Chapter 11 is told from whose point of view?

6. Why do some students in the settlement start to feel disenchanted with Grant's leadership?

7. During a square dance in Chapter 14, what do almost all of the students say they would do if rescuers come?

8. How does Grant use the incident between Rod and Jock in Chapter 8 to overthrow Rod from his leadership position?

9. Who finally convinces Rod to return home to Earth?

10. What demands does Rod make of Grant in Chapter 10, before agreeing to serve as his city manager?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Main character Rod exhibits a tendency to jump to false conclusions. List other examples of Rod's faulty logic. How does Rod's reputation for jumping to false conclusions influence the other students, when he tries to warn them about the vulnerability of their settlement?

Essay Topic 2

Foreshadowing is a useful literary technique, in which an author hints at future events in subtle ways. Much can be learned about characters, based on their ability to recognize or overlook such clues. Describe and discuss at least two examples of foreshadowing in "Tunnel in the Sky." If applicable, also describe and discuss an instance of potential foreshadowing that remained unrealized.

Essay Topic 3

What important lessons does Rod Walker learn by the end of the novel? How do those lessons reveal and reinforce the novel's main theme? What is the main theme of "Tunnel in the Sky?"

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