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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. When Lanik is returned to his homeland and charged with a number of crimes, what is Lanik's sentence for committing these crimes?

2. After he reaches the ground, what leaks out of Lanik and falls on the ground?

3. What does the person helping Lanik give him before he departs?

4. Who is the original settler of Nkumai?

5. What nickname does Lanik use for his mother?

Short Essay Questions

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

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

3. Why does Lanik wish he had chosen a particular land when demanding his freedom from the slavers?

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

5. Why does Lanik flee to Ku Kuei?

6. The group of men in the desert "heals" Lanik. What is the result of the group's healing?

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

8. How are people in Nkumai known?

9. What is unique about a radical regenerative?

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

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

The book is entitled, "A Planet Called Treason". Why did the author choose this title? How does the title foreshadow the story of Lanik's life?

Essay Topic 2

Lanik has the opportunity to experience life in the country of his birth, and life in the country of his choosing.

a. Compare and contrast the living conditions in Mueller versus the living conditions in Britton. Include inhabitants, living conditions, pace of life, opportunities, and attitudes in your answer.

b. What are the biggest differences to Lanik between Mueller and Britton?

c. What, if anything, does Lanik like about Mueller?

d. What, if anything, does Lanik wish would change in Britton?

Essay Topic 3

One of the main themes in this novel involves deceptive appearances.

a. Identify three characters that use deceptive appearances to further their interests.

b. Why do these characters rely on deception?

c. What is the outcome for these characters? Were they successful or would they have been more successful if they had not been deceptive? Explain your answer.

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