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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 does Connor take with them onto the bus?

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

3. What choice does Risa discover she has when the bus she is on crashes?

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

5. What percentage of Risa's school must be scheduled to be unwound?

Short Essay Questions

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

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

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

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

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

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

8. In chapter 21 Lev meets Cyrus Finch, CyFi for short. How is his name a play on words?

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

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

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Define dystopian society? Do you believe that "Unwind" represents a dystopian society? Why or why not? Provide at least 3 examples to support your answer.

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

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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