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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 shape of the birthmark Frobisher has on his shoulder?

2. What is the name of the aging and wealthy composer Frobisher wants to be an aide for?

3. What is lacking in Cavendish's room at Aurora House?

4. What type of house is Aurora House?

5. What is Dr. Henry looking for in the sand on the beach?

Short Essay Questions

1. What is the question Sixsmith asks his television about the safety of the HYDRA project?

2. What does Sixsmith do with the key to his expose?

3. Why does Cavendish not report having his watch stolen?

4. What does Luisa encounter when she reaches the entrance of Swannekke Island?

5. What is the content of the first letter mentioned in "The Letters from Zedelgheim?"

6. What is Frobisher's plan regarding Ayrs?

7. What is the history of the islands, according to Mr. D'Arnoq?

8. Why does Cavendish not have any money when he tries to get a loan from his brother?

9. How does Luisa's car end up in the water?

10. How does Smoke kill Sixsmith?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

What does the word, "prescient" mean? How does the meaning of the word fit in with the name of the tribe, "Prescients"? What implications does this have for the story? Use examples from the book to support your answer.

Essay Topic 2

What is the contrast the book makes between violence and peace? Why is it an important contrast? Choose specific examples from the book to support your answer.

Essay Topic 3

Several characters engage in violence or hurtful acts in the stories. How are their motivations for these acts similar or different from each other? Cite specific examples from the book to support your answer.

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