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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 the counselor tell Roland about Connor?

2. How are tithes treated at the camp?

3. How many people are rumored to have died in the crates during the journey?

4. What was the Alaskan pipeline job?

5. Who does Connor meet at the camp?

Short Essay Questions

1. In chapter 35 Lev joins the Clappers, a groups whose only mission is to cause chaos. Does this type of group fit with what the reader now knows about Lev?

2. Are Risa and Connor doing the right thing by staying away from each other in chapter 28?

3. What are some possible reasons that the Admiral may wish to run the Graveyard?

4. In chapter 51 the teens are sent to Happy Jack Harvest Camp. Why is the camps so nice and colorful?

5. Why is it important to Connor that Risa not see him being taken to the "Chop Shop"?

6. What evidence does the author give of Lev's changed character during his meeting with the pawnbroker in chapter 26?

7. What is implied in chapter 30 about the nature of brain bits and Unwinds?

8. Why might the tithes be treated better than the rest of the campers at Happy Jack when they arrive in chapter 53?

9. Why is Lev willing to become a suicide bomber for the Clapper cause?

10. Roland is Unwound in chapter 61. How does the silence in the room effect the mood of the chapter?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Write a research paper about organ donation. Answer the following questions in your research:

What is organ donation?

How does it work?

How does the body respond to a donated organ?

What happens after a person receives a donated organ?

What are the rights of the family who donated the organ?

Are there drawbacks to organ donation? What might they be?

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

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.

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