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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. Who is given the mission to return Aenea to Pacem alive?

2. Where is de Soya when he awakens in Chapter 16?

3. Aenea's father is the cloned cyprid of ____________.

4. Aenea tells Raul she wants to be _____________.

5. Where does de Soya order Gregorius and his men to meet him?

Short Essay Questions

1. What is the Pax's plan when Aenea arrives?

2. Why does Aenea want to travel to a Web world?

3. What occurs fifteen minutes prior to Aenea stepping out of the Sphinx?

4. What does Raul find in an abandoned tower?

5. What do Raul and his crew do during their week on the ship in Chapter 21?

6. Discuss the introduction of the Shrike.

7. What happens when Aenea steps out of the Sphinx?

8. What happens when de Soya awakens on the ship St. Thomas Akira?

9. What mission does Raul receive from Silenus?

10. Discuss Raul's thoughts on his actions toward saving Aenea.

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Discuss setting. What is the role/importance of setting in the novel and how it is displayed?

Essay Topic 2

The point of view of the novel changes several times. What are the reasons for this? What are the effects of this on the story?

Essay Topic 3

Discuss and describe the relationship between the Church and the Core and the role it plays in the story.

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