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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. Where does Holston arrive in a sprint in the opening of Chapter 5?

2. What word from Chapter 4 refers to someone who has been found guilty of a criminal act or wrong?

3. The narrator describes the second anniversary of Allison’s departure as Holston’s year of what, in Chapter 6?

4. The word “gyre” used in Chapter 5 refers to what kind of shape?

5. What is said to cause the metal groan that Holston hears as he prepares to exit for cleaning in Chapter 6?

Short Essay Questions

1. How would you describe Holston’s emotional state in the end of Chapter 6?

2. What does Holston do after performing the cleaning duty in Chapter 6?

3. What response does Holston have when Nelson asks him at the end of Chapter 4, “You okay? Anything too tight?”

4. What is the setting and time frame of Chapter 5? What is Holston doing in the opening of the chapter?

5. Why does Holston make the decision to keep on his helmet as he departs in Chapter 6?

6. How are Holston’s memories of the second anniversary of Allison’s departure described in Chapter 6?

7. What “forbidden words” does Allison say in Chapter 5? How does Holston respond?

8. Why does Allison tell Holston she will return to the silo in Chapter 5?

9. What does Holston find in the cafeteria in the beginning of Chapter 5?

10. What conclusions Holston make upon taking in the surroundings of the outer world in Chapter 6?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Define the elements of plot structure, including: exposition, rising action, climax, falling action, and denouement. Where in the narrative does the exposition transition to the rising action? Where does the climax take place? How would you describe the falling action and denouement of the story?

Essay Topic 2

Define the narrative point of view established in the first chapter of Wool. Is the story related from first, second, or third person? Is the narrator’s perspective limited or omniscient? Is the story told in the present or past tense? What are the effects of these choices on the reader? Does the narrative point of view change in the novel?

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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