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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 Levi Jedediah Calder?

2. How long are Risa and Connor shuffled around before they end up in the warehouse by the airport?

3. What happens to Didi as Risa and Connor are leaving Sonia's basement?

4. Why is Risa called in the headmaster's office?

5. What condition is Lev in when he wakes up?

Short Essay Questions

1. What might have been Roland's motive when he attacked Risa in chapter 24?

2. What happens in chapter 2 that prompts Risa to run away from the bus?

3. Why is it so difficult for Lev to believe that Risa and Connor are trying to help him in chapter 6?

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

5. What might the meeting in chapter 4 of Connor, Levi and Risa foreshadow?

6. Why does Risa feel that Connor is in danger from Roland in chapter 22?

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

8. In chapter 5, Officer Nelson goes against his instincts when he agrees to help Risa. How does this hurt him?

9. What is the significance of it being Christmas Day in chapter 24?

10. Why is it so important to Risa that she keep Connor at arm's distance in chapter 8?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

When Risa arrives at Happy Jack Harvest Camp she becomes embroiled in an argument with one of her counselors. Risa argues that if Unwinds are bad, then some of their "parts" must be bad too. She wants to know how they determine the difference between "good" and "bad" parts and what the camp does with the "bad" parts. Risa's question is a good one, as it asks the reader to think about the role of the soul in creating a person. As shown in CyFi's story, the "bits" of Unwinds that are used still retain some of Unwind's identity.

Pretend that you are either Risa or the Happy Jack counselor. Choose a side and argue your point from their perspective. Make sure that you include details to support your argument.

Essay Topic 2

Terrorism is a recurrent theme in "Unwind". The Clappers are a terrorist organization whose mission is to cause chaos and social unrest.

Why do you think Lev joined the Clappers? Do you think the Clapper's mission falls in line with Lev's values? Why or why not? What has happened to Lev throughout the course of the book that may have contributed to his desire to join the Clappers? Do you think Lev has made the right choice? Why or why not?

Essay Topic 3

Connor, Risa and Lev are three very different characters. They come from diverse backgrounds and react to the same situations in very different ways. By the end of the book each of these characters has grown and changed. In this essay, please discuss:

1) What are each of the main character's goals at the beginning of the book?

2) What was the main catalysts for change for each character?

3) What are each of the main character's goals at the end of the book?

4) Which character do you believe has grown the most? The least? Explain and support your answer.

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