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

3. How does Nelson feel about AWOL Unwinds?

4. How does Connor think he can avoid being sent to the harvest camp?

5. Who are the Clappers?

Short Essay Questions

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

2. In chapter 20, Hannah tells Risa that she and her husband will raise Didi. How does this scene show how Risa's feelings have changed toward the Storked baby?

3. How does Risa's plan to test Lev fail at the end of chapter 8?

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

5. Is Pastor Dan's advice to Lev in chapter 15 the betrayal that Lev feels it is?

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

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

8. 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)

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

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

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Discuss the plot of the novel "Unwind". Be sure to detail the introduction, rising action, climax, falling action and resolution. For each of these sections of the plot, discuss whether these plot points helped or hurt the plot. Explain why you feel the way you do.

Essay Topic 2

The Graveyard is a place where Unwinds live until they turn 18. It is not an ideal living place, and the conditions are stark, but the Unwinds receive food, shelter, care and job training until they are able to leave.

Wards of the state in the United States live in youth homes across the country. What are the conditions like at youth homes? What types of services are offered to the youth and teens who live there? How are these places similar to the Graveyard? How are they different? What happens to these children once they turn 18?

Essay Topic 3

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.

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