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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. In "Mind Surgery," what does Toby take from his field kit?

2. With whom does Toby argue in "Unsettled Movement?"

3. What does Toby think of the people in "Rational Laughter?"

4. Why does Quath think the birds are in the Lane?

5. Why does Toby use his tools in "Eating the Storm?"

Short Essay Questions

1. What does Toby miss in "The Pain of Eternity?"

2. What does Killeen's image tell Toby?

3. In "Mind Surgery," how does Toby go about healing himself?

4. What is Toby doing at the end of "Rational Laughter?"

5. Describe Toby's interaction with the bird in "Eating the Storm."

6. Describe Toby's experience with Nigel in the last chapter of the book.

7. What is the woman doing in the maize fields?

8. What is the message that the injured man has for Toby in "Casualties?"

9. According to Quath, why is Toby's hand pinned to a rock in "Time's Grip?"

10. In "Animal Spirits," why does Toby run from Killeen and Cermo?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

What role do friendships play in the story? Be sure to include Toby's friendship with Quath, as well as his friendship with Besen.

Essay Topic 2

How does Toby's relationship with Killeen change throughout the book? Be sure to include the effects of Toby's outburst on the deck and his subsequent punishment and escape, as well as Toby's arguments with Killeen over the Shibo Personality.

Essay Topic 3

Describe the culture of the Family Bishop. Be sure to include physical characteristics, social structure, and beliefs.

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