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This test consists of 5 multiple choice questions, 5 short answer questions, and 10 short essay questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. When Lanik is returned to his homeland and charged with a number of crimes, what is Lanik's sentence for committing these crimes?
(a) Community restoration.
(b) Probation.
(c) Life imprisonment.
(d) Death.

2. According to what Lanik learns from his visitor, who rules Mueller?
(a) Ensel.
(b) Father.
(c) Mwabao.
(d) Mother.

3. What is unique about the captain of the slave ship?
(a) The captain always delivers his prisoners.
(b) The captain has never lost his way.
(c) The captain can settle all sorts of fights.
(d) The captain is an expert swordsman.

4. How does the Family first receive regenerative powers?
(a) Through genetic engineering experiments.
(b) Through a special food.
(c) Through a witch's spell.
(d) Through a prophesied message.

5. What people are on the ship that picks up Lanik?
(a) Traders.
(b) Nkumaians.
(c) Rebels.
(d) Slavers.

Short Answer Questions

1. How does Lanik escape from prison?

2. After the assassination attempt on the main character, where does the main character flee to?

3. What happens when the guards inform Lanik that his cover has been blown?

4. What is wrong with the meat served to Lanik by the slavers?

5. When Lanik comes to after collapsing in the desert, a young boy is near him. What is the young boy's name?

Short Essay Questions

1. Why does Lanik not sever his thumbs in order to escape the cruel bonds?

2. What does the old soldier hope that Lanik will learn from the books the soldier has?

3. How does Lanik escape from his prison high in the trees?

4. How are people in Nkumai known?

5. Why is Lanik finally accepted into the old lady's house?

6. What makes Nkumai so frightening to Lanik?

7. What is unique about a radical regenerative?

8. When Lanik finally comes to after collapsing in the desert, what occurs to help him realize that he may not die?

9. Why does Lanik claim to be from the land of Bird?

10. Why do the captain and crew eventually beg Lanik for mercy?

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