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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 kind of expert is Lodi?

2. Which kingdom wishes Confederation help in removing the possessed from Mortonridge on Ombey?

3. Who is Capone's representative that offers to give Kiera antimatter if she will send hellhawks to Capone?

4. What is the piece of clothing that will protect Erick from the vacuum of space?

5. Who does Moyo meet that is straight from the hippy era of Earth on Ombey?

Short Essay Questions

1. How is Joshua similar to Syrinx?

2. How do Joshua and the people of Ayacucho respond to near-death experiences?

3. What happens when Joshua tries to exorcise a possessed man?

4. What does Ralph struggle with letting go of when the government presses him?

5. What is the worst fear that Edenists have about death?

6. How is Louise different once she leaves Norfolk?

7. How does Kingsley blackmail Erick about Duchamp?

8. How is Syrinx considered a tourist?

9. How are the DeadKnights described in Chapter 1?

10. How do the younger generation of the Garissan refugees differ from the older one?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

"The Neutronium Alchemist Conflict" is particularly effective in conveying meaning through powerful imagery. Powerful imagery to establish connections in the minds of readers with the story's characters and plot. Imagery is the picture we form in our minds of the story we read. It can involve, visual, auditory, olfactory, gustatory, tactile, kinetic, and kinesthetic. Hamilton uses these imagery to translate words into a visual story that we can see and participate in within our minds. Describe the use of imagery in this novel.

Essay Topic 2

Intuition has particular significance in "The Neutronium Alchemist Conflict." What is the significance of having intuition in the story? Who chases after intuition? Who has intuition? Who loses intuition? Who gains intuition? What does Hamilton ultimately say about intuition through the characters of Calvert and Mzu and what is the importance of this discovery and the characters' role?

Essay Topic 3

The concept of good versus evil appears throughout the book. Who in your opinion is good? Who is bad? Why? Do these characters change over time? Why or why not?

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