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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. What reason does Risa give Nelson for being in the woods?

2. Who is the legendary figure the kids talk about in the woods, the figure who went crazy?

3. How does Risa feel about Connor taking the baby?

4. Where are Connor and Risa when Lev wakes?

5. Why does Risa want to test Lev?

Short Essay Questions

1. What do Risa's actions in the woods, in chapter 5, show the reader about her character?

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

9. 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)

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

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

In the book, unwanted babies are "storked." Meaning they are left on the doorstep of unsuspecting people's homes. In reality some states allow mothers to abandon their unwanted babies at hospitals or police stations.

1) Is this the same as "storking"? Why or why not?

2) How do you feel about "storking" as it is presented in the book? Why do you feel the way you do?

3) How do you feel about the current laws that allow children to be abandoned at hospitals and police stations? Why do you feel the way you do?

4) Come up with as solution (other than abortion or adoption) to assist unwanted children in today's society.

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

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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