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This test consists of 5 short answer questions and 1 (of 3) essay topics.

Short Answer Questions

1. When Lya dug into the records of the Independence Day events, what did she discover?

2. Felix blocked out the thoughts of a person in order to no longer feel any pain. Who is that person?

3. How did Felix's wife die?

4. What did Felix discover when he went to check on his wife?

5. Who owns the planet?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Survival is a big theme in Armor. What does it mean to survive? Is survival a human instinct? Does survival surmount the need for empathy? Discuss.

Essay Topic 2

Explain the concept of loneliness as it exhibits in the story. Which of the characters are lonely? Are they all lonely in some way? Explain the loneliness and the methods and attempts to overcome it.

Essay Topic 3

Felix appears to have great fear of war. However, in the role of Engine, he is fearless and also emotionless. Again, as Lewis wandering the city in Sanction, he is a drunk who opposes war. How do you think the lack of emotion and courage are linked in Armor? Is a certain lack of emotion necessary for courage? Is fighting courageous? Discuss.

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