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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. Where did Aenea disappear?

2. Who created the Shrike?

3. Whose sister was brought to Renaissance Vector for treatment when ill?

4. Whom does Aenea open a communication line to when Gregorious and his men attach themselves to Aenea's ship?

5. In Chapter 11, Aenea will be arriving in _____________.

Short Essay Questions

1. What is the Swiss Guard?

2. What does Aenea reveal about her mother and father?

3. What happens when a priest visits Raul the day of his trial?

4. What is the Pax's plan when Aenea arrives?

5. Discuss the poem Endymion.

6. What happens when Aenea reaches the Parvati System?

7. What happens when Captain de Soya's crew finds Aenea's ship?

8. Who is Raul Endymion?

9. How does Raul escape execution?

10. What do Raul and his crew do during their week on the ship in Chapter 21?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

The church plays a key role in the novel. What role does the church have in the story? What does the church stand for? Give three examples as to what is important to the church in the story.

Essay Topic 2

Technology plays a prominent role in the novel with technology that represents the future that is displayed in the novel. Discuss the role of technology in the novel. Why is technology helpful to Aenea? How does technology provide help for Aenea's enemies against her? What are the pros and cons of technology discussed in the novel?

Essay Topic 3

Heroism is shown when Raul is hired to protect Aenea. Discuss the idea of heroism and the way it is used in the novel

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