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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. After Quath returns from her interrogation, what does she say Killeen wants from Toby?

2. How long has Walmsley been waiting for Toby?

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

4. In "Rational Laughter," who/what does Toby flee?

5. From what family is the pyramid dwarf?

Short Essay Questions

1. Why does Quath think the birds in the Redoubt are a threat?

2. How does Shibo try to stop Toby from removing her chip from his head?

3. Describe Toby's experience with Nigel in the last chapter of the book.

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

5. Why do Toby and the Shibo Personality argue in "The Rock of Chaos?"

6. Describe the injured man in "Casualties."

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

8. What is the woman doing in the maize fields?

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

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

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

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 2

What are the mechs? Are they one being or more than one? How does the author convey the essence of the mechs throughout the book? Give at least three specific examples from the book.

Essay Topic 3

How does the author convey mood in each of the following chapters: "Animal Spirits," "The Pain of Eternity," and "Eating the Storm?" Give specific examples from each chapter.

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