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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 many years does Holston say it’s been since he served his wife her last meal in the holding cell in Chapter 2?

2. Holston thinks to himself in Chapter 2, “Tomorrow will be my” what?

3. What word in Chapter 3 refers to a serious disagreement or argument?

4. What are described in Chapter 2 as “the only books to survive the uprising”?

5. Allison says in Chapter 3 that there was a revolt just about how often?

Short Essay Questions

1. What is an example of the use of literary repetition in Chapter 1? What purpose does this example serve?

2. What theory does Holston develop for the reason the view is different in the holding room in Chapter 2?

3. What is the principle setting of Wool? In what time period does the story take place?

4. What setting is described at the top of the stairs in Chapter 1?

5. What sounds are described in the beginning of Chapter 1? What tone do these sounds set for the narrative?

6. What emotions does Holston feel as he discusses Allison’s theories in Chapter 3?

7. How is Holston said to relate to his memories of childhood in Chapter 1?

8. What exchange takes place between Holston and Deputy Marnes in Chapter 1?

9. What thoughts does Holston have regarding the pixels in Chapter 2?

10. What does Holston discover that Mayor Jahns and the others in the silo fear in Chapter 2?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Discuss the narrative shifts of time frame throughout the novel. Why does the author implement the use of flashback as opposed to relating these events through exposition? What effect does this have on the reader?

Essay Topic 2

Describe and analyze the character of Allison in the novel. How long have Allison and Holston been married, based on your estimations from the text? What is their relationship like? When did Allison die? How did she die?

Essay Topic 3

Plot Structure

a. Discuss the plot structure of Wool. In what ways is the narrative related and what effects does this have on the reader?

b. How does Wool compare with other novels written during this time period? Are there specific stylistic elements that can be seen in Howey’s writing?

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