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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. Why are the people in Ku Kuei bored?

2. What do the Ku Kuei love to do?

3. According to the person who meets Lanik on the beach near Anderson, how does this person make a living?

4. What is the name of the shepherd that Lanik helps in Britton?

5. What does Lanik do in the forest to bring the inhabitants out of hiding?

Short Essay Questions

1. Why do the Schwartzes ultimately decide to help Lanik in his quest?

2. Why do the people of Gill react so harshly when Lanik arrives in their town?

3. By going into quicktime, what does Lanik learn about the person who meets him on the beach near Anderson?

4. Describe the sound Lanik hears when he listens for the voice of the rock.

5. When Lanik realizes the deception taking place in the throne room, why does he not kill the impostors?

6. Why are the Schwartzes hesitant to help Lanik in his quest?

7. As Lanik leaves Schwartz after asking for help, why is Lanik despondent?

8. Why does Lanik become a legend in Britton?

9. Why is Lanik able to escape from the grave that the people of Gill have buried him in?

10. What does Lanik do while staying in Jones?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Compare and contrast the characteristics and roles of the Andersons and the Schwartzes in the story.

Essay Topic 2

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.

Essay Topic 3

Compare and contrast Lanik and Ensel Mueller.

a. How are the two characters similar? How are they different?

b. Compare the role of relationships in each of their lives. How was each character affected by his relationships - both positively and negatively?

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