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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 is Stockholm Syndrome?

3. Why does Lev confront Cyrus about the way he talks?

4. What happens to Lev before Connor can get him to safety in the woods?

5. 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?

Short Essay Questions

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

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

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

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

5. In chapter 3, how does Levi feel about being offered as a tithe?

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

7. In chapter 7, the Unwinds find themselves in the woods for the night. Why is their ability to trust each other imperative?

8. How will agreeing with Connor and Risa benefit Lev in chapter 6?

9. What feelings does Lev's betrayal create in Connor and Risa?

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

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 2

After Risa and Connor are arrested by the juvey-cops, they learn that the cops have known about the Admiral and the Graveyard for a year. However, they have decided not to bother the Graveyard and have allowed the Admiral to continue to operate his facility. The juvey-cops claim that they have chosen not to shut down the Graveyard because they would rather not have to chase down Unwinds all over the country.

What other reasons might the juvey-cops have for allowing the Admiral to run the Graveyard? Do you think everyone is supportive of unwinding? Why or why not?

Essay Topic 3

While Risa is playing the piano on the roof at Happy Jack, she meets a boy named Dalton. Dalton has a plan to escape the camp when he turns 18.

Explain Dalton's plan. Do you think it will work? Why or why not? Do you think the camp will allow him to leave when he turns 18? Why or why not?

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