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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 a Chandelier?

2. What is the esty judge's name?

3. In "Lightning Life," with which Aspect does Killeen communicate?

4. What does the Magnetic Mind NOT tell Killeen at the end of "The Aperture Moment?"

5. What does Toby want to approach in the prologue?

Short Essay Questions

1. How does Toby first experience the Void?

2. Why does Killeen decide to land the Argo on the honeycombed black object?

3. Describe Toby's memories as he walks the esty streets.

4. What does Toby see when he walks the esty streets?

5. What is the underlying strategy for Bishop Family Gatherings?

6. What happens when Toby approaches the communal fire in "Motes Such as You?"

7. How do Toby and Besen interact in "The Aperture Moment?"

8. How does a sail-snake look?

9. Describe the Bishops' experience with the judge in "A Day in Court."

10. Why does the Cap'n call for Toby in "Strange Flavors?"

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Compare and contrast Toby's life on Snowglade and his life on Argo. Are there more similarities or differences?

Essay Topic 2

Which parts of the book did you most enjoy? Why? Did you like the book? Would you recommend it to a friend? Why or why not? Use information from the book to support your responses.

Essay Topic 3

What does Toby learn about himself in this book? Be sure to discuss how the Shibo Personality, conflict with Killeen, and experience in "Eating the Storm" contribute.

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