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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 much of the universe is thought to be in dark matter, per the novel?

2. What is the latest copyright listed on the computing engine?

3. Which of the following leaves an alien mask in Henry’s seat?

4. What make of car does Henry’s mother drive?

5. Which of the following is the first nation to incentivize long-term Mind’s Eye use?

Short Essay Questions

1. What does Henry assert would be worse than finding the dead body of one’s child?

2. How does Henry note his mother discouraged him and Charlie from rising early on Christmas?

3. How does Henry’s mother note having secured her new job?

4. How does Henry know what time he is awakened on 4 November 2015 (171)?

5. What effect does the use of Mind’s Eye have on society?

6. How does Nana describe her experience with Kenny Highcastle?

7. Why does Marcus reportedly think Zac vandalized his car?

8. What reason does Henry posit for mothers thinking their sons handsome?

9. What injuries does Diego suffer after his sister falls from a cottonwood tree?

10. What opportunities to out Marcus does Henry note having had?

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

Ultimately, are the aliens in the novel real? How does the novel change if they are or are not? Why does it change in that way or those ways?

Essay Topic 3

A lack of formal sectional division in the novel obliges a fairly arbitrary breakdown of the text for purposes of study and discussion. On what grounds might the current divisions be in place? Why and how are they appropriate to the text?

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