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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. In Chapter 3, how long ago were Fathom's parents married?

2. In Chapter 10, what are in a tide pool in the cave Clearsight leads Darkstalker to?

3. When does Darkstalker think his sister will be born in Chapter 2?

4. Where does Darkstalker want to go in Chapter 10?

5. In Chapter 10, what do Darkstalker and Clearsight find in a cave?

Short Essay Questions

1. What has Fathom been doing since the massacre?

2. In Chapter 5, how does Queen Diamond offer Artic amnesty and the end of the war?

3. Who is dead and alive in Chapter 11?

4. What is Clearsight's gift, and why does she spend all her time in the library in Chapter 4?

5. In Chapter 3, how does Fathom feel about the magic he has?

6. What happened when Albatross got his power?

7. When is the dinner for the SkyWings held and why?

8. What talent does Fathom discover that he has in Chapter 1?

9. In Chapter 11, what does Pearl demand from Fathom when she becomes queen?

10. What does Darkstalker sense about the egg that contains his sister in Chapter 2?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Fathom and the other SeaWings are uncomfortable at a party Queen Vigilance throws in their honor. Why are Fathom and the other SeaWings uncomfortable at the party? How has trauma influenced their discomfort?

Essay Topic 2

The author uses anthropomorphism in the novel. What is anthropomorphism? Does the use of anthropomorphism make it difficult for readers to remember that the characters are not human?

Essay Topic 3

Cliffhangers are a literary device that leaves readers wondering what will happen next. How does the author use cliffhangers in the novel? How do cliffhangers create suspense?

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