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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. What does Felix realize about the experienced scout when the Ant attack momentarily stops?

2. What does the experienced scout tell Felix about his assignment?

3. What does the fat man on the bridge talk to people about?

4. What planet does Sanction resemble?

5. What does the man carrying the suicide bomber accuse Felix of being?

Short Essay Questions

1. What does Hollis do that both Lya and Jack think is dangerous?

2. Describe Allie.

3. What does the Engine do for Felix?

4. Describe the Fleet and the ship Terra.

5. Describe Forest.

6. When the prisoner talks to Borglyn, what is he surprised to discover?

7. Describe the changes Felix experiences as the Engine.

8. Describe a scout.

9. Describe the Ants on Banshee.

10. What does Borgyln offer Jack in exchange for helping him?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

The concept of good versus evil appears throughout the book. Who, in your opinion, is good? Who is bad? Why? Do these characters change over time? Why or why not? Describe.

Essay Topic 2

The Ants are robotic creatures that have the single purpose to kill humans. Are the Ants capable of feelings? Are the Ants self-aware? Are the Ants alive? Describe your opinion of the Ants.

Essay Topic 3

The author uses more than one iteration on the motif of life-death-life. Identify at least two motifs about life-death-life in the book. Then cite an example to support each answer.

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