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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 is the result from the last time that Lanik and Dinte's impostor had a meeting?

2. Where are the great illusionists and deceivers from?

3. As he prepares to leave Ku Kuei, who must Lanik leave behind?

4. Where does Lanik decide he must travel next in order to stop the illuders?

5. What does the person who meets Lanik on the beach near Anderson try to do?

Short Essay Questions

1. Why do the people of Gill react so harshly when Lanik arrives in their town?

2. How do the Nkumai treat Lanik's double when they first find him?

3. What does Lanik do while staying in Jones?

4. Although Ensel tries to show joy at the comforting environment of the forest, he cannot. Why?

5. When Lanik realizes the deception taking place in the throne room, why does he not kill the impostors?

6. Why does Lanik return to Mueller?

7. Why do the Schwartzes ultimately decide to help Lanik in his quest?

8. Why is Lanik able to escape from the grave that the people of Gill have buried him in?

9. What does Lanik decide he must do in order to save the world?

10. Why is Lanik hesitant to tell the innkeeper in Jones his real name?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

One of the main themes in this novel involves deceptive appearances.

a. Identify three characters that use deceptive appearances to further their interests.

b. Why do these characters rely on deception?

c. What is the outcome for these characters? Were they successful or would they have been more successful if they had not been deceptive? Explain your answer.

Essay Topic 2

It's clear that each region has unique characteristics.

a. How is Ku Kuei different from the other regions? Give three examples.

b. How is Nkumai different from the other regions? Give three examples.

c. How do the differences among the regions create additional angst in the story, and in Laniks's life?

Essay Topic 3

Lanik enters Nkumai under the guise of being the ambassador from Bird. Just as Lanik is living under false pretenses, so to is Mwabao Mawa..

a. Compare and contrast these two characters.

b. How do these characters justify their false pretenses?

c. Which of these two characters is more justified in deceiving those around them? Why?

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