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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 does Stile do to appease Vodlevile's son in Chapter 10?

2. What will happen if the Red Adept defeats Stile in the Tourney?

3. What promise does Lady Blue make, in an attempt to dissuade Stile from fulfilling his oath in Chapter 8?

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

5. Who knocks on Stile's door in Chapter 11?

Short Essay Questions

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

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

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

4. How does Stile demonstrate how much he cares for Sheen in Chapter 11?

5. What happens between Stile and the Brown Adept in Chapter 8?

6. Why is Lady Blue upset and angry with Stile at the beginning of Chapter 8?

7. What are the potential outcomes of Stile's contest with the Red Adept in the Tourney?

8. Why does Stile give Clef the Platinum Flute?

9. What happens when Sheen and Lady Blue meet in Chapter 11?

10. What does Stile start to wonder, at the end of Chapter 9?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Stile has relationships with many different women in the novel, all of whom help him in some way. What are the major differences in these relationships? What do they all have in common? What conflicts arise due to his many relationships, and why? How are these conflicts overcome? Be sure to cite specific examples from the text to support your thesis.

Essay Topic 2

Female characters play a predominant role in this novel. Why are so many of the characters, including the antagonist, female? What message is the author trying to send? How might this novel change someone's perception of female characters, and why? Be sure to cite specific examples from the text to support your thesis.

Essay Topic 3

In several instances, Sheen attempts to save Stile in ways that put her in great personal danger. Why is she willing to do this? Why does she care so deeply for Stile? How does Stile feel about her fierce loyalty and love for him, and why? What is her role in the novel? Be sure to cite specific examples from the text to support your thesis.

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