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

Short Answer Questions

1. In the early evening, ___________ was a pony again, feeling safe in the harnesses and the position.

2. What was the drink the slaves were allowed to lap up when they were eating dinner with the others?

3. What does Tristan finally answer that he felt when he was subjected to all of the tortures and the roles?

4. Who was the slave that was missed more than any other at the court, even though the slave has to be disciplined often?

5. Where does Beauty go when she realizes that the Mistress is upset with her and will probably punish her?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

The differences among the slave owners is vast, as those who own Tristan and Beauty at the end of the book seem to worship the slaves.

Part 1: Why do you think slaves are treated different, depending on their owners?

Part 2: Do you think the slave should be treated differently when they are with different owners? Why or why not?

Part 3: How do you think a slave's knowledge is affected each time they have a new Master or Mistress?

Essay Topic 2

The objectification of the slaves in this book is difficult for some to read and to understand completely, as this is certainly not 'normal' by modern society's standards.

Part 1: Why do you think that the slaves are objectified during the course of their training and auctioning?

Part 2: What might happen if the slaves were allowed to feel like humans during their time as slaves?

Part 3: How does a person change when they are only judged by what they look like?

Essay Topic 3

Beauty begins to realize she is reacting to pain with pleasure, something she didn't do before.

Part 1: Why might the pain begin to become pleasurable to a person?

Part 2: Do you think that the Masters and Mistresses intend for the pain of the slave to become pleasurable?

Part 3: Do you think that the slaves are being trained to interpret pain as pleasure?

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