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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. Who is Cyrus Finch?

2. What does Risa think when she sees pieces of trash in the woods?

3. What happens to Lev before Connor can get him to safety in the woods?

4. What is one problem that the brain bits cause for Cyrus?

5. What does Connor think about Risa's plan to test Lev?

Short Essay Questions

1. What effect does Connor, Risa and Lev's sharing of their stories have on the group in chapter 7?

2. Explain what CyFi might mean when he says in chapter 21, "I ain't no runaway - I'm a run-to." (Part Three, Chap. 21, p.122)

3. What reason(s) might CyFi have for traveling with Lev?

4. In chapter 3, how does Levi feel about being offered as a tithe?

5. How does Lev justify leading the cops to Risa and Connor in chapter 17?

6. In chapter 10, Risa devises a plan to get them all a change of clothing. How does this show she considers them a team?

7. Why does Marcus object to Levi being offered by their family as a tithe when he gives his speech in chapter 3?

8. Why have Connor's parents signed forms for him to be sent to a harvest camp in chapter 1?

9. In chapter 24, Risa is almost raped by Roland. What does her anger at Connor tell the reader about her feelings for Connor?

10. What feelings does Lev's betrayal create in Connor and Risa?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Runaway Unwinds are hiding in the basement of Sonia's antique store. After they leave there, they are shipped to various secret locations before being sent to the Graveyard. Unwinds are hidden in the hopes that they will stay undiscovered until they obtain freedom on their 18th birthday.

Explain how Unwinds might be compared runaway slaves in the U.S. pre-Civil War era. How are their circumstances similar? How are their living conditions similar? Discuss how the human rights of both Unwinds and US slaves were violated. Provide examples to support your assertions. Do you think creating a parallel between Unwinds and slaves is a useful way to help the reader understand and sympathize with the Unwinds? Why or why not?

Essay Topic 2

Many people believe that stem cell research creates a slippery slope. In fact, former President Bush banned federal funding for embryonic stem cell research while he was in office. He felt that the use of these stem cells was not moral. After reading about Maternity Hospital #6 we can see how the harvesting embryonic stem cells can be abused. However, many people believe that embryonic stem cells are the best way to save human lives.

In this assignment you will take a side in this issue. Stand on once side of the issue or another. If you are unsure of where you stand, take a moment to do some research on the subject. Your paper should include a solid thesis statement as well as facts to support your position. The paper must have a solid introduction, must include 5 supported reasons for your stance, and have a succinct conclusion.

Essay Topic 3

Cyrus, CyFi, is a very rich character. He represents so many of the issues that are brought up in the book. CyFi's character forces Lev to reconsider many of his deeply held beliefs about himself and about Unwinds. Discuss the time that Lev and CyFi spend together traveling. Give examples of how CyFi's behavior and circumstances caused Lev to change. How does CyFi represent the author's beliefs about God and the soul? What do you think happens to CyFi after Lev leaves him in Joplin?

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