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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. How many shots does Derkhan fire at Mr. Motley?

2. Which of the following characters does NOT go to the Glasshouse with Isaac?

3. Why must Isaac enter the Glasshouse through the sewer system?

4. What part of Isaac's body is chopped off during his arrest?

5. How is Andrej killed?

Short Essay Questions

1. Where do Isaac and Lin head at the end of the novel?

2. How do the Cactacae feel about the slake moths hiding out in their buildings?

3. What request does the unexpected guest make of Isaac?

4. How do the members of MontJohn Rescue dress?

5. What unexpected visitor stops at Isaac's house following the final slake moth attack?

6. What is the Weaver doing in the Glasshouse?

7. Where does Isaac awaken after being kidnapped by the Weaver?

8. What is the Glasshouse, and why does Isaac go there?

9. Why doesn't Lemuel want to continue Isaac's search for Lin?

10. How does Shadrack die?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

In the opening of the novel, China Mieville immediately sets the parameters for the world of New Crobuzon and the rules of life there. First, describe in detail the setting of New Crobuzan and the rules of society life there. Then explain how this introduction prepared you as a reader to engage with the conflicts of the novel. Be sure to include examples from the text to help strengthen your arguments.

Essay Topic 2

In the middle of the novel, the reader learns that Dr. Barbile and Benjamin Flex were working together on a project involving the slake moths for the government. First, describe the details given in the novel regarding this undercover project. Then, while using the consequential actions from the novel, explain what you think the real purpose of Dr. Barbile's experiment was. How did this experiment lead to Benjamin Flex's death? Be sure to include examples from the text to help strengthen your arguments.

Essay Topic 3

Describe the maturation process for the larva Isaac kept in his laboratory that eventually became the slake moth. What developmental stages did the larva go through? In your opinion, were there warning signs about the terrible creature the larva would become? If so, when? Finally, who do you think should be held responsible for the slake moth attacks? Why? Be sure to include information from the text to help strengthen your argument.

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