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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. After Lanik slips into the castle in Mueller, what does Lanik cause to happen?

2. What does Lanik demand from the captain of the slave ship?

3. In Mueller, Lanik's prison cell visitor takes him to see which person?

4. Who teaches Lanik how to care for his basic needs in the trees?

5. According to the person taking Lanik to Nkumai, how many ambassadors are in Nkumai?

Short Essay Questions

1. Describe the process of giving someone "grief."

2. What makes Nkumai so frightening to Lanik?

3. After escaping the castle, what does Lanik learn about his double?

4. Describe Mwabao Mawa.

5. What does Lanik figure out while he is being held below deck on the slave ship?

6. There are only a few ambassadors in Nkumai. Why?

7. Why do the Nkumai bind their prisoners' hands with cruel bonds?

8. What does Mowa reveal about herself just before Lanik escapes?

9. What has the old soldier done to disrupt the trade involving the radical regeneratives?

10. How are people in Nkumai known?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Many key people help Lanik transform from the young man he is at the beginning of the story to the peacemaker who ends up saving the world. Compare and contrast the characteristics and traits of Teacher and Helmut. Be sure to include an examination of the teachings and lessons each character imparts to Lanik. Support your answer with examples from the story.

Essay Topic 2

It's clear that each region has unique characteristics.

a. How is Ku Kuei different from the other regions? Give three examples.

b. How is Nkumai different from the other regions? Give three examples.

c. How do the differences among the regions create additional angst in the story, and in Laniks's life?

Essay Topic 3

Compare and contrast Lanik's beliefs and loyalties at the following points in the story.

a. When Lanik is still the heir apparent living in Mueller.

b. After Lanik is disinherited and banished to Nkumai.

c. When Lanik learns of his double's killing and destroying of lands, and of the blame others wrongly place on Lanik.

d. After Lanik returns to Ku Kuei to be reunited with Saranna.

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