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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. Madrone gives Bird a long list of those who have _____ since the last time he was in the city.

2. The other faction within the regime is called _______ and represents the religious wing.

3. One of the stories that Maya shares has to do with her involvement in the Anti-_______ Movement.

4. The opening chapter alternates between the perspective of ninety-eight year old Maya and _______, the granddaughter of one of her lovers.

5. Although Bird wakes up disoriented and confused it becomes clear that he and ______ are lovers.

Short Essay Questions

1. What does Bird do that causes friction in his relationship with Madrone?

2. What are the author's opinions on sexuality, including homosexuality, bisexuality, and polyamory/polygamy?

3. As Maya climbs the hill in the opening chapter, how does she describe the changes that have taken place in the City?

4. What is the process through which decisions are reached in the city? Who is allowed to participate in the decision making process?

5. What is Bird's condition when he awakens at the beginning of chapter two and who is with him?

6. What begins to return to Bird as he continues to recover memories in jail?

7. What are some of the negative effects of the raid on the nuclear reactor that Bird experienced at the time of the raid?

8. How is the government of the city run according to the book?

9. Madrone goes into a trance to heal a patient and realizes that the disease might be too powerful. When she is done what happens to Madrone?

10. What information does the defense council want from Madrone, Bird, and Maya?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

What are some of the shared values and experiences that allow Madrone to unite the women from the South and the women from the North?

Essay Topic 2

In Chapter 5, Madrone heals a patient by going inside them. The disease turns into a metallic monster that she must defeat. Discuss the significance of the monster being made of metal.

Essay Topic 3

If the city that you lived in and the school that you went to were suddenly to convert to consensus process what would change for you? Would the process work?

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