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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. From what family is the pyramid dwarf?

2. For what are Toby and Quath looking at the start of "The Rock of Chaos?"

3. Where does Toby sleep in "Rational Laughter?"

4. What does Toby think of the people in "Rational Laughter?"

5. In "Animal Spirits," what happened during the time Toby was missing from the ship?

Short Essay Questions

1. Describe what happens when Toby is attacked in "The Pain of Eternity."

2. Why do the mechs and argue in "Animal Spirits?"

3. What is the rock of chaos?

4. Describe the memories Toby has when he is in the maize field.

5. What does Toby miss in "The Pain of Eternity?"

6. In "Animal Spirits," why does Toby run from Killeen and Cermo?

7. What happens at the end of "The Sea of Sands?"

8. After Toby and Quath fall from the esty, why does Quath say the esty Lane is so unstable?

9. Describe the injured man in "Casualties."

10. In "Eating the Storm," what does Toby realize about the violence down the Lane?

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

How does the Family Bishop's vocabulary enhance the story? Give at least three specific examples from the book.

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