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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. Who turns Risa and Connor in to the juvey-cops?

2. What is the name of the camp where Risa and Connor are sent?

3. Most of the Unwinds like Roland, but how do they feel about Connor?

4. How does Lev convince Blaine that it is time to start their plan?

5. Why is CyFi so desperate to go to Joplin, Mo?

Short Essay Questions

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

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

3. Why has Connor chosen to make the Admiral the focus of his anger and resentment?

4. In chapter 34, Hayden tells Connor that he is respected because he has integrity. How has Connor shown integrity?

5. What does Risa and Connor's meeting in the bathroom in chapter 58 say about the nature of their relationship?

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

7. As Connor arrives at Happy Jack Harvest Camp, in chapter 51, he learns that his reputation has proceeded him. What it his reputation?

8. 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?

9. As Lev sits in the workout room in chapter 57, how does he see his position as a tithe?

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

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

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 2

When Risa arrives at Happy Jack Harvest Camp she becomes embroiled in an argument with one of her counselors. Risa argues that if Unwinds are bad, then some of their "parts" must be bad too. She wants to know how they determine the difference between "good" and "bad" parts and what the camp does with the "bad" parts. Risa's question is a good one, as it asks the reader to think about the role of the soul in creating a person. As shown in CyFi's story, the "bits" of Unwinds that are used still retain some of Unwind's identity.

Pretend that you are either Risa or the Happy Jack counselor. Choose a side and argue your point from their perspective. Make sure that you include details to support your argument.

Essay Topic 3

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.

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