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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. In Chapter I, when does Laia remember that the couple that lived next door were raided, imprisoned, and sold into slavery?

2. How old is Laia in Chapter I?

3. When Laia saw her mother for the last time, how long did her mother ask her to keep the amulet she gave her safe?

4. How long ago did the Martials conquer Scholar lands?

5. About how much older does Laia think that Spiro Teluman is than she?

Short Essay Questions

1. What does Cain decide to do about Helen in Chapters XVIII?

2. What type of lives do Scholars lead compared to Tribesman and Mariners?

3. Who were Laia's parents?

4. How does Laia compare her life in the Scholars' Quarter to her life as the Commandant's slave?

5. Where does Laia go after her grandparents are killed and Darin taken away to be interrogated?

6. In Chapter VIII, what conversation does Elias have with an Augur?

7. In Chapter II, why is Elias in the tunnels?

8. What is Quin Verturius's reputation?

9. In Chapter 14, what does the Commandant tell the Aspirants about the Trials?

10. What is Laia's room like at the academy?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

During the Fourth Trial, the Aspirants are told to kill Laia. Why does it appear that Marcus kills Laia? How are appearances deceiving in what really happened?

Essay Topic 2

Slaves and students bear the marks of punishment meted out by the Commandant. What are some punishments that the Commandant metes out to slaves and to students? Are her punishments cruel?

Essay Topic 3

Cook hates the Resistance. What was Cook’s role in the Resistance? How was she betrayed? Why does Cook hate the Resistance?

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