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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. The days of Holston’s childhood are described in Chapter 1 as being over how many years distant?

2. What does “IT” stand for in Chapter 3?

3. What is described in the center of each step as the items that “once gave the treads their grip” in Chapter 1?

4. Whom does Holston see picking up scattered chalk and crayons from the stained tiles at the top of the stairs in Chapter 1?

5. What word from Chapter 1 refers to a systematic or established manner?

Short Essay Questions

1. What is the theory that Allison presents to Holston in Chapter 3?

2. What does Allison’s work involve, as revealed in Chapter 3?

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

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

5. What does Mayor Jahns say about the holding cell when she first arrives in Chapter 2?

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

7. What is the protagonist doing when he is first introduced in Chapter 1?

8. Where does the protagonist of the novel live? How is the arrangement of this setting described in Chapter 1?

9. What does Holston notice about the view from the holding room in the beginning of Chapter 2?

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

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Discuss the theme of “truth” in Wool. How do Allison and Holston feel about the importance of truth? What does Allison feel the truth is more important than? Why?

Essay Topic 2

Discuss the setting of the holding cell and the screens in this room. How does the view from the screen in the holding cell differ from the view in the lounge or cafeteria? Why does Holston surmise this difference exists in Chapter 2? Do you think Holston’s theories are correct?

Essay Topic 3

Discuss the exchange between Holston and Mayor Jahns in Chapter 2. Based on this conversation, what can you surmise of the relationship between these characters? How long have they known one another? What is their past like?

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