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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. In Chapter 19, how many days has Zahrah been in the jungle when a panther charges at her?

2. In Chapter 15, how many legs does Zahrah think the whip scorpion has?

3. In Chapter 13, how many days does Zahrah take to decide to go and find a cure for Dari?

4. What is Zahrah's favorite song in Chapter 17?

5. What color flowers does a wild CPU plant have in Chapter 18?

Short Essay Questions

1. What does Zahrah pack for her trip into the Forbidden Greeny Jungle?

2. How do Zahrah's instincts save her when she passes a plant with a large green and orange striped pod?

3. What does Zahrah eat for breakfast in Chpater 14, and why does she decide not to eat that fruit again?

4. What does Zahrah learn after her first night in the jungle?

5. What are the first things that Misty does to treat Zahrah?

6. In Chapter 18, what are some creatures Zahrah sees in Chapter 18?

7. What encounter does Zahrah have with panthers in Chapter 19?

8. In Chapter 16, when does Zahrah awake and what is her condition?

9. What advice does the field guide give for a cut by the whip scorpion's whip?

10. How does the Speculating Speckled Frog help Zahrah?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

A bully is someone who picks on someone, often someone smaller or weaker. Who bullies Zahrah? Why do Ciwanke and her friends bully Zahrah?

Essay Topic 2

Zahrah frequently encounters the Speculating Speckled Frog. Why is Zahrah confused when she encounters the Speculating Speckled Frog? Who helps her understand this creature and how it can help her? How and why does the frog help Zahrah once Zahrah understands its purpose?

Essay Topic 3

Imagery is a literary device authors use to describe something using the five senses to help readers experience what a character is experiencing. How does Okorafor-Mbachu use imagery to help readers imagine the world she has created?

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