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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 the illusion takes place, what does the stranger on the beach offer to do for Lanik?

2. When Lanik goes to the throne room in Gill using quicktime, he sees an old woman on the throne. Who is the old woman, really?

3. While Lanik is being held captive in Gill, a new prisoner arrives. Who is the new prisoner?

4. Before being distracted by the sight of what is coming down the street in Jones, what is Lanik contemplating doing before leaving Jones?

5. Why are the people in Ku Kuei bored?

Short Essay Questions

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

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

3. Why is Lanik able to help Vran when she goes into labor?

4. What does Lanik decide he must do in order to save the world?

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

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

7. How do the Nkumai treat Lanik's double when they first find him?

8. What does Lanik learn in quicktime about the beautiful cottage on the beach near Anderson?

9. What happens when Lanik goes into quicktime?

10. Why must Lanik completely destroy the land of Anderson?

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

Lanik visits a number of interesting and unique places as he travels throughout the lands. Pick any three places and describe each place in detail. Then, compare and contrast these three lands that you've chosen in terms of village layouts, talents, and skills acquired and used, and the characteristics of the inhabitants of each land.

Essay Topic 3

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?

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