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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. Since it is June, what is urgent that Ann do?

2. What would Ann like to have in a church if she ever got married?

3. What does Loomis' boss' invention do?

4. Where is the man?

5. What did Ann and her brother realize about Burden Creek?

Short Essay Questions

1. Why doesn't Ann think the arriving stranger is in a car and what does she think about what he is bringing?

2. What does Ann decide to do as the stranger draws closer?

3. What does the man in the suit do when he finally arrives at Ann's house?

4. How does Ann get the tractor running and what planting decision does she make?

5. What does Loomis say he was developing before the war?

6. How does Ann become inspired to make a salad?

7. What is the situation in the valley about the water supply?

8. What does Loomis say about his activities the night the war breaks out?

9. What does the man do with his Geiger counter and then what terrible error does he make?

10. How does Ann describe the newly-arrived stranger?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

In chapter 11, Ann pieces together the story of Mr. Loomis and Edward and realizes that Mr. Loomis likely murdered Edward. Discuss the following:

1. What do you think you would have done when caring for Loomis and learning he had likely murdered someone?

2. Does Ann seem to take the situation seriously? Does her response seem to reflect a greater maturity than the typical 15 year old or about the same as the average 15 year old?

3. Would you have confronted Mr. Loomis as soon as he was able to interact? Would you have confronted him at all? Ann waits until she is leaving the valley--do you think that is the best course of action?

Essay Topic 2

Discuss the following:

1. What do you think are the characteristics of a successful novel?

2. Analyze and discuss Z for Zachariah based upon the criteria you decide upon in #1 and judge if Arrow's Flight is a successful novel.

3. Do you think the fact that Z for Zachariah is a novel for teens changes the criteria upon which its success should be judged? What at about the fact that it is an apocalyptic novel? Explain.

Essay Topic 3

Many novels, and perhaps a majority, of novels end on a happy note. Discuss the following:

1. Why do you think many (most?) people want what they perceive as a happy or good ending to a novel? Explain your opinion. Do you? Why or why not? Do you think Z for Zachariah ends on a happy note? Why or why not?

2. What are three reasons to read fiction? Discuss each one in light of Z for Zachariah and whether or not it fulfills all three, two or one of the reasons you mention. Give examples as to why Z for Zachariah is or is not successful in fulfilling the reasons you discuss.

3. Do you think reading solely for entertainment is as good a reason to read as any other? Why or why not? Can any work of fiction or non-fiction, no matter how poorly written, enlighten, teach, stimulate thought? Why or why not?

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