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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. Luciente leaves Connie after their first meeting because he becomes uncomfortable with what?

2. How many co-mothers does each child in Luciente's world have?

3. Connie reveals to Luciente and Jackrabbit that she has had different names and Jackrabbit suggests that someone in the community can help her do what?

4. What is Dolly's relationship to Geraldo?

5. When Luciente and Connie first meet, Luciente refers to Connie as a powerful what?

Short Essay Questions

1. Describe Connie Ramos.

2. What makes Luciente uncomfortable when he appears to Connie the first time?

3. How does Connie answer the questions from Redding about whether she has experienced headaches or blackouts?

4. What events does Chapter 2 narrate?

5. How does Luciente get Connie to travel to the future the first time?

6. What are some words that might characterize the future world Luciente describes in Chapter 2?

7. Why is Connie confused about the naming ritual Innocente is going to undergo?

8. How does Connie get to Bellevue?

9. Why does Dolly appear at Connie's door?

10. Why has the concept of motherhood been removed from Luciente's society?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Chapter 15 seems a little out of place in the story. What is the warning that chapter is presenting? Why? Use examples from the book to support your answer.

Essay Topic 2

Explain, using examples from the book, how Connie's experiences in the future give her determination and goals in the present.

Essay Topic 3

Is Connie insane or are her experience with the future real? Provide support for your answer by using examples from the book.

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