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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 long does it take for a person to be Unwound?

2. What last name is given to all children who are in the custody of the state?

3. Why does Connor have a difficult time traveling in the crate?

4. Who are the Goldens?

5. What does Connor think of the Admiral's jet?

Short Essay Questions

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

2. Why does the knowledge of Connor's unwinding cause Lev to move up the detonation in chapter 62?

3. Why does Risa think their new home is called the Graveyard when she sees it in chapter 28?

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

5. What does the counselor's behavior toward Risa show about the opinion people have of Unwinds in chapter 52?

6. How does the Admiral finally convince Connor to trust him, and spy for him, as chapter 34 unfolds?

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

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

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

10. Is Risa lucky to be chosen to play piano for new arrivals? Or is she unlucky?

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

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?

Essay Topic 3

Terrorism is a recurrent theme in "Unwind". The Clappers are a terrorist organization whose mission is to cause chaos and social unrest.

Why do you think Lev joined the Clappers? Do you think the Clapper's mission falls in line with Lev's values? Why or why not? What has happened to Lev throughout the course of the book that may have contributed to his desire to join the Clappers? Do you think Lev has made the right choice? Why or why not?

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