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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 theme park is targeted by a Russian nuclear missile?

2. With which of the following does "Time Travel" begin?

3. Which of the following discovers a world-killing asteroid?

4. From what nation do the scientists who invent the nanobots hail?

5. With which of the following does Diego acknowledge difficulty?

Short Essay Questions

1. What indication does Audrey have that Henry lies?

2. What are the model and name of Diego’s car?

3. How is Henry punished for attacking Adrian after the incident with the nickels in his gym locker?

4. What is the first event prevented by time travelers in the novel?

5. What reason does Henry assert for the aliens returning him to Earth naked?

6. How does Henry assert that “God surely meant for humans to live” (23)?

7. How do people react to the appearance of the world-killing asteroid?

8. What additional insult accompanies Henry’s assault in the showers at school?

9. Why does Henry note that “Dreams are hopeful” (135)?

10. To what is North Korea’s final aggression ascribed?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Throughout the novel, Henry’s clear knowledge of math and science is made clear. What purpose does the display of knowledge serve in the text? How does the text indicate that purpose?

Essay Topic 2

The novel interpolates a series of end-of-the-world scenarios. What function is served by the inclusion of those scenarios, and how does that function emerge?

Essay Topic 3

Overall, what is the most important theme of We Are the Ants. What in the text indicates as much? How does it do so?

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