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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. How does Risa feel about Connor taking the baby?

2. Who are the Clappers?

3. What is Stockholm Syndrome?

4. How do the brain bits cause problems for Cyrus?

5. How does the mother feel about leaving her baby on someone's doorstep?

Short Essay Questions

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

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

3. 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)

4. In chapter 4, why is Lev frightened by Connor when he is pulled out of the car?

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

6. What is the significance of Lev's realization that Levi Jedediah Calder no longer exists in chapter 18?

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

8. Why does the Headmaster choose Risa to be sent to the harvest camp in chapter 2?

9. Is it possible that Hannah's position as a teacher makes her more inclined to help the Unwinds in chapter 16?

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

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

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.

Essay Topic 3

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?

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