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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 occupation did Tara and Lainie pursue before they became dancers or actresses?

2. How many times does Herr Thiessen read Celia letter before composing a reply in "Reveurs"?

3. In "Movement," where does Celia come to see Thiessen?

4. What type of shawl does Celia wear to the Midnight Dinner in "Tete-a-Tete"?

5. Where does Herr Thiessen view the circus and the clock that he made?

Short Essay Questions

1. In "The Magician's Umbrella," how does Celia learn who her opponent is?

2. What are dinners like at Chandresh's home?

3. What is the clock like that Herr Thiessen creates?

4. How does the circus get assembled in "Atmosphere"?

5. Hos is the room where the Murray twins live decorated?

6. What does Marco look like when he isn't manipulating his appearance?

7. What does Celia sense after the bonfire is lit on opening night?

8. What does Bailey do with the twins in "Ailuromancy"?

9. How does Marco arrange to meet with Mr. A. H. in "Rules of the Game"?

10. What is Tara's funeral like?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Poppet believes that Bailey is essential to the survival of the circus. What has Poppet observed about the circus and what does she believe Bailey can do to prevent the circus from falling apart?

Essay Topic 2

In "Tete-a-Tete," Celia speaks with Marco alone for the first time. What do Celia and Marco learn when they spend time alone together and how will that information affect the competition?

Essay Topic 3

Bailey becomes the caretaker of the circus. Why is Bailey chosen to become the caretaker and why does he accept the position?

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