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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 loss of Citadel Bishop called?

2. Who works with Toby in the first chapter of the book?

3. What kind of rays are emitted after the Chandelier explodes?

4. On the esty, what is in the food that is served to the humans?

5. What is the name of Quath's race?

Short Essay Questions

1. According to Quath, how can the Argo survive so close to the black hole?

2. How does Toby feel about bringing Quath to the esty judge?

3. Describe the Bishops' experience with the judge in "A Day in Court."

4. Why does Killeen decide to land the Argo on the honeycombed black object?

5. What is the underlying strategy for Bishop Family Gatherings?

6. How is time affected in the time pit?

7. How does a sail-snake look?

8. In "Trans-History," what does Killeen tell the judge he wants?

9. How are the humans filtered and cleaned on the "honeycomb home?"

10. How does Toby first experience the Void?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

How has the Family Bishop's relationship with the Myriapodia evolved over time? Give specific examples of how the Myriapodia and the Family interact.

Essay Topic 2

What are the mechs? Are they one being or more than one? How does the author convey the essence of the mechs throughout the book? Give at least three specific examples from the book.

Essay Topic 3

How does the author convey mood in each of the following chapters: "Animal Spirits," "The Pain of Eternity," and "Eating the Storm?" Give specific examples from each chapter.

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