The Unwanteds

Multiple Choice and Long Answer questions create ideal opportunities for whole-book review, unit exam, or summative assessments.

Multiple Choice

1. Which of the following best describes the treatment of the Unwanteds before they go to Artimé?

A) The Quills want to help them but can’t.

B) They are treated as citizens.

C) There is no discernible difference between the Unwanteds and everyone else.

D) They are shunned by family and friends.

2. Which best represents Authoritarianism in The Unwanteds?

A) Mr. Today’s harsh rules about the lockdown

B) The punishment for breaking rules at Artimé

C) The teachers’ refusal to train Alex because of Aaron

D) Quill’s strict consequences for creativity

3. What is the best comparison between Artimé and Quill?

A) Artimé is colorful and emotional while Quill is drab and emotionless.

B) Quill is calm and structured while Artimé lacks structure.

C) Artimé is callous toward Alex but the people in Quill are more understanding.

D) Both worlds have equally positive and negative qualities.

4. How does Alex’s own loneliness skew his perception of his brother?

A) He realizes his relationship with Aaron is the best thing he had.

B) He refuses to believe anything bad about Aaron.

C) He recognizes that his parents separated the two intentionally.

D) He mistakenly believes Aaron cares about him.

5. What initially prevents the bond between Aaron and Lani from growing?

A) Aaron becomes withdrawn when he is denied training.

B) Lani is uninterested in Aaron until he develops his powers.

C) Aaron doesn’t recognize Lani as a love interest until he realizes she is intelligent.

D) Lani is too busy with her books to notice Aaron.

6. Why does Alex ultimately end up in Quill rather than Aaron?

A) Alex did not fear The Purging.

B) Aaron blamed Alex for the infractions.

C) Alex sacrificed himself by taking credit for Aaron’s infractions.

D) Aaron refused to take responsibility for his role in the infractions.

7. From the novel, what can the reader infer about Mr. Today’s beliefs on the way a government should be run?

A) He thinks people are not capable of making wise decisions on their own.

B) Mr. Today believes people should be able to make their own choices.

C) He considers structure and discipline to be pivotal in establishing order.

D) Mr. Today does not believe in rules and regulations.

8. Which is the best comparison between Alex and Aaron?

A) Aaron sees his value in his position while Alex values his relationships with others.

B) Aaron believes creativity is important, but Alex believes in structure.

C) The boys are caught in difficult situations that force them to act in ways they normally wouldn’t.

D) Aaron values people more than Alex does.

9. Based on the conclusion of the novel, what can the reader infer about the relationship between Quill and Artimé in the future?

A) Quill will adopt the ideologies of Artimé.

B) Artimé will not be remembered by Quill.

C) There will likely be unrest.

D) Artimé and Quill will finally be at peace.

10. What is the state of Aaron and Alex’s relationship at the end of the novel?

A) It is resolved.

B) There is still some tension.

C) There is hope for future restoration.

D) They are no longer bonded.

Long Answer

Compose a response of 2-3 sentences, incorporating text details to support your response.

1. After leaving them behind, Alex seems uninterested in rekindling a relationship with his parents. How are Aaron and Alex shaped by their parents’ behavior?

2. Why is creativity valued in Artimé?