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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 did the infection spread to Europe?

2. What event caused Paul Redeker not to be seen again?

3. How is Dr. Silva killed?

4. Who are the Yanomami?

5. According to Ahmed Farahnakian, who spoiled Iran's recovery plan?

Short Essay Questions

1. Explain why the battle between the U.S. and the zombies at Yonkers is important to the story.

2. Why is Mary Jo Miller's story of her first encounter with zombies important?

3. Explain what happened between Iran and Pakistan during the war.

4. What is Phalanx?

5. Who is Xolelwa Azania? Why is he important?

6. How are politics affecting efforts to contain or eliminate the outbreak?

7. Describe the battle between the U.S. and zombies at Yonkers.

8. Explain the Redeker Plan.

9. Explain the Decimation, according to Maria Zhuganova.

10. Give three examples of civilians panicking at the beginning of Chapter 3.

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

What is "the road to New York?" Describe it in detail, and explain whether it was successful or not, using evidence from the story.

Essay Topic 2

Explain the motif of "blame" in World War Z, including an explanation of what a motif is. Explain who is blamed for the war, why they are blamed, and by whom. Use specific examples from the story to support your claims.

Essay Topic 3

Government cover-up is a common theme throughout World War Z. Explain how different governments tried to cover up the outbreak or military actions, and why.

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