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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. In Luciente's society, conflict is not _________.

2. The doctors believe Skip's homosexuality is what?

3. Who created the presentation that portrays the behavior of past humans in placing animals into extinction?

4. While Connie watches Skip be prepared for surgery, she knows that Alice is down the hall staring at what?

5. Connie borrows money from Skip to call who?

Short Essay Questions

1. What does Connie have to cope with as she becomes a model patient?

2. How does Luciente's government work?

3. What help does Luciente provide when Connie escapes from the hospital?

4. Who is Gildina?

5. As Connie and the others are beginning their attack in the future, what does Connie flash back to?

6. What is the way Luciente decides to help Connie escape?

7. What happens to Connie at the bus station?

8. What dream does Connie lose herself in when she sits by the fire after escaping?

9. Describe Jackrabbit's wake.

10. What is Luciente and Bolivar's punishment?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

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

Essay Topic 2

What is a parallel existence, or a cross-parallel? How are they represented in this story? Choose at least three examples and compare/contrast them. Use specific examples from the book in your answer.

Essay Topic 3

How is the theme of parents and children explained in the story? Give specific examples of how the future and present are the same, and different, in their presentations of this theme.

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