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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. Connie finds herself in a trench, with a weapon, about to fire on what?

2. Drinking what beverage, is almost ritualized in Luciente's world?

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

4. The guard arrives and tells Gildina that she is going to be turned over to where?

5. Acker holds what title?

Short Essay Questions

1. What is a flimsy?

2. How does Luciente's government work?

3. What is the goal of Dr. Redding's experiments?

4. What message does Connie leave on Dawn's answering machine after she borrows money from Skip to make the phone call?

5. Describe Jackrabbit's wake.

6. What is the nature of the war Luciente's community is fighting?

7. Who is Gildina?

8. Why does Bee urge Connie to continue fighting?

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

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

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

In the future, there is a war between technology and nature. How does Connie's present exemplify that war? Support your answer with examples from the book.

Essay Topic 2

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.

Essay Topic 3

How do Connie's underlying feelings of resentment and anger contribute to her problems? What is her resolution to the situation? Provide evidence from the book in support of your answer.

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