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

Short Answer Questions

1. When Tristan is on display in the house, he is ordered to be ___________ properly, by the Mistress.

2. Tristan started to ___________, weary and desperate from the exertions and the starvation of his loins.

3. Once Beauty is done with cleaning up the room where she and the Captain are, she will be cleaned and serve in the __________.

4. The Captain learns that all the ___________ are back, except for one, which alarms him and causes him to ask why not.

5. Nicolas asks Tristan if Tristan hates him for having him __________ at the public turntable.

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Tristan decides that he does not want to obey his Masters, preferring instead to rebel, though he is punished often as a result.

Part 1: Why do you think that Tristan decides to rebel in his training with various Masters?

Part 2: Do you think it's a good idea for any slave to rebel in their training?

Part 3: How do you think Tristan is being seen in the eyes of his owners and trainers as a result of his disobedience?

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

There are small favors the slaves can enjoy when they are with their Masters and Mistresses.

Part 1: Do you think these small rewards are helpful in the training of slaves?

Part 2: Why do you think the owners reward their slaves at all, especially since they don't have to?

Part 3: How do you think the slaves feel about having small rewards during their training?

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