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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. Why doesn't Connor fight Roland after what he does to Risa?

2. What mistake does Connor make that allows the juvey-cops to find him?

3. Why does Connor begin to do better in school and to exhibit better behavior after he finds out that he is scheduled to be unwound?

4. Who is tied to a tree at the camp?

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

Short Essay Questions

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

2. In chapter 22 Roland arrives at the warehouse. Why does he want to fight Connor so badly?

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

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

5. 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?

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Lev's parents are very religious people. In their view of faith, having Lev unwound is the ultimate show of love to their God. Lev himself believes that being a tithe gives him a unique and special purpose in life. However, as the story progresses, Lev begins to see tithing in a very different way. He also begins to look at Unwinds differently.

Give 4 instances in which Lev's belief in tithing has been challenged.

Explain how the challenge effects Lev's mental status.

Discuss how these instances change Lev's character.

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