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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 teams are to drop north of Knuckle?

2. What happens when Felix tries to move his heavy suit?

3. Who came in first place at the Armored Olympics?

4. What does Hollis recognize the armor in the space craft that the prisoner show him to be?

5. What is Felix supposed to do with the suicide bomber?

Short Essay Questions

1. What do Holly, Jack, and Lya find disgusting?

2. What does the Engine do for Felix?

3. Describe Borglyn.

4. Describe Allie.

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

6. Describe the Ants on Banshee.

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

8. What does Jack do that makes the citizens of Sanction trust him?

9. Describe Lewis.

10. What does Wice say that confuses Jack at first but also reveals that Wice and Borglyn have something bigger planned than Jack knows?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Lewis is described as a drunkard. However, he reacts with incredible agility when attacked in the bar. Who is he ultimately revealed to be and what is the importance of this discovery and the character's role? Explain.

Essay Topic 2

Steakley is a master at dramatic devices. Choose an example of symbolism, metaphors, and irony, briefly describe them and identify the technique which they embody.

Essay Topic 3

Describe the Engine. How does the characterization of the Engine reflect upon combat, the brutality of war, and the necessity for detachment while fighting?

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