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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. How old is the Citizen who defeats Stile in the eleventh round of the Tourney?

2. Who is the winner of Round Seven of the Tourney according to the judges?

3. Where does Sheen take Stile at the beginning of Chapter 7?

4. Into what form does Neysa shift to disguise herself in Chapter 8?

5. What is Stile doing as he emerges in Phaze in Chapter 8?

Short Essay Questions

1. What confession does Lady Blue make at the beginning of Chapter 10?

2. Why does Stile give Clef the Platinum Flute?

3. What is shown on the holo-tape provided to Stile by the Rifleman, in Chapter 7?

4. What does Sheen do when she finds out that Stile married Lady Blue, and why?

5. What does the trap that Hulk and Bluette are caught in tell Stile about his adversary?

6. What happens to Hulk at the end of Chapter 7?

7. What deal does Stile make with the Red Adept before their battle starts, and why?

8. Who is Stile's opponent in Round Seven of the Tourney?

9. Why does Stile begin to worry about his performance during Round Twelve of the Tourney?

10. What deal does Stile make with the androids at the beginning of Chapter 7?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

The author uses a lot of foreshadowing in the novel, in the forms of the Oracle's prophecies. How are these instances of foreshadowing incorporated into the novel as a whole? Is this an effective method for the author to use? Why? In what way do these instances of foreshadowing help to strengthen the plot, and give it structure? Be sure to cite specific examples from the text to support your thesis.

Essay Topic 2

As a whole, the Adepts are a very secretive group. Why are some so reluctant to share their identities? Why are others so open? What would happen if the Adepts all chose to reveal their identities, and why? What are the results, both positive and negative, of their secrecy, and why? Be sure to cite specific examples from the text to support your thesis.

Essay Topic 3

Stile is willing simply to defeat the Red Adept and send her into exile, whereas he knows that if the Red Adept wins, she will kill him. Why is Stile willing to stop at defeating her? What does he believe will happen after she is defeated? Why does she feel the need to kill Stile, instead of taking the same approach he does? Be sure to cite specific examples from the text to support your thesis.

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