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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 is the tone used to indicate the attitude toward the relationships in the queen's kingdom?

2. Which of the following is shown in the inspection of the slaves?

3. What does the master inspire in the slaves?

4. Who seems to acknowledge that the slaves are humans?

5. Which of the following is ironic?

Short Essay Questions

1. What are the signs that the sex between Laurent and Lexius was consensual?

2. After the sexual experience that Laurent and Lexius share, how do both men feel?

3. Describe the language used in reference to sexuality.

4. Describe the types of love that Laurent considers.

5. What element of parallelism is present in "For the Love of the Master"?

6. Why are the women in the harem, including Inanna, curious about Beauty?

7. What is the example of irony present in "The First Test of Obedience"?

8. What type of memories does Laurent have about Lady Elvera?

9. Why are the slaves adorned with jewels and glitter?

10. What was Beauty's Punishment about?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Beauty, Tristan, and Laurent each discuss different types of love. Describe these three types of love that the characters describe. Why is love a universal theme in the novel in spite of the prevalence of sexuality and punishment?

Essay Topic 2

Consider the role of decision as a theme. Discuss what makes decision a theme in the novel. Explain which decisions are most significant in the novel.

Essay Topic 3

Describe the parallelism present in the novel. One example is in the way Laurent enjoys the punishment in the village but fears and resents the second punishment under the sultan's rule. Describe the significance of parallelism in the novel.

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