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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. While in the castle in Mueller, whose throat does Lanik slit?

2. Who does the main character refuse to take with him as he flees for his life?

3. What happens when the guards inform Lanik that his cover has been blown?

4. After leaving the castle in Mueller, where does the group of four head to?

5. What is unique about the captain of the slave ship?

Short Essay Questions

1. How are people in Nkumai known?

2. Describe the process of giving someone "grief."

3. How does Lanik escape from his prison high in the trees?

4. What does the old soldier hope that Lanik will learn from the books the soldier has?

5. There are only a few ambassadors in Nkumai. Why?

6. Describe Dinte's character.

7. What does the young boy in the desert teach Lanik?

8. The group of men in the desert "heals" Lanik. What is the result of the group's healing?

9. Why is Lanik finally accepted into the old lady's house?

10. What is unique about a radical regenerative?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

The book is entitled, "A Planet Called Treason". Why did the author choose this title? How does the title foreshadow the story of Lanik's life?

Essay Topic 2

When regeneratives gather and become overwhelmed with grief, they always complete a specific grieving ritual.

a. Describe the regeneratives' grief ritual.

b. Why do they conduct this ritual in this manner?

c. What do they accomplish by participating in this ritual?

Essay Topic 3

Lanik's radical regeneration affects the storyline in a multitude of ways.

a. Describe three different story lines that unfold as a direct result of Lanik being a radical regenerative.

b. How does becoming a radical regenerative affect Lanik? How does Lanik's condition affect the people around him?

c. In Lanik's situation, how would you react to these circumstances? Can you understand Lanik's reactions? Why or why not?

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