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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. The "Hall of Mirrors" is a trap for which type of person?

2. What is the name of the god of the Honored Matres?

3. Who describes herself as "carry[ing] a golden egg"?

4. What planet is compared to Camelot on page 293?

5. Who is the "Orchard Mistress" introduced on page 229?

Short Essay Questions

1. On pages 308-312, how does Teg change?

2. Describe Sheeana's quarters.

3. Why was Teg in danger on the "name-chain"?

4. How does Odrade react to Streggi's report on truffles?

5. What decision does Odrade make about the sea at Eldio, and why?

6. Summarize the Great Honored Matre's thoughts about Logno.

7. What is the significance of the sunbather?

8. On page 285, why does Odrade speak to Scytale in his own language?

9. What does the Great Honored Matre intend to accomplish by serving Odrade wine, and what actually happens?

10. What is the significance of Clairby's driving Odrade's ship to Junction?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Discuss Herbert's dialogue style and its effect on the reader's perception of events.

Essay Topic 2

Examine the role of setting in the novel, giving examples of how setting affects the events of the story.

Essay Topic 3

Explain Sheeana's rise to power as a potential goddess and your thoughts on her plans for the future of her religion.

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