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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. What plan did Paul Redeker rewrite for the apartheid government?

2. Who are the Yanomami?

3. How was Redeker's plan initially received?

4. According to Todd Wainio, what led to soldiers panicking and the line collapsing?

5. According to Maria Zhuganova, what is the Decimation?

Short Essay Questions

1. Explain three reasons the CIA missed the illness in China.

2. Explain how the seasons affected the zombies.

3. Explain how the outbreak spread to Paris.

4. Explain why Paul Redeker was a good choice to create a survival plan.

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

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

7. Explain the Decimation, according to Maria Zhuganova.

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

9. Explain how the outbreak began.

10. Explain how the U.S. government responded to the outbreak.

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Explain the two types of characterization and give at least one example of each from World War Z.

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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