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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 does Toby think of the injured man's new face?

2. In "Animal Spirits," where do the mechs say must go?

3. In "Hard Spark," what makes Quath jittery?

4. What does Toby want to do in "Unsettled Movement?"

5. What holds Toby to Quath as they fall from the esty?

Short Essay Questions

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

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

3. What does Killeen's image tell Toby?

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

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

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

7. What do Toby and Quath do at the end of "The Esty Wind?"

8. What is Toby doing at the end of "Rational Laughter?"

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

10. In "Unsettled Movement," what do Toby and Quath discuss?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

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.

Essay Topic 2

Write a three to five paragraph summary of the story. Be sure to discuss the main characters, settings, themes, conflicts, and resolutions.

Essay Topic 3

What role do friendships play in the story? Be sure to include Toby's friendship with Quath, as well as his friendship with Besen.

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