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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. In "The Rock of Chaos," what does Quath tell Toby about the Lanes?

2. Who/what does Toby see in the beginning of "Phantoms?"

3. What does Toby hear when he wakes up in "Unsettled Movement?"

4. Why can't Toby move his hand when he awakens in the Redoubt?

5. In "Passing Currents," from where does Toby think the discharge that flattened him came?

Short Essay Questions

1. What is the message that the injured man has for Toby in "Casualties?"

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

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

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

5. In "Mind Surgery," how does Toby go about healing himself?

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

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

8. According to Quath, why is Toby's hand pinned to a rock in "Time's Grip?"

9. In "Hard Spark," why does Quath say that water is scarce?

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

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Describe the Mantis. What is it? What is the Family Bishop's past history with the Mantis? What does the Mantis want from the Family Bishop?

Essay Topic 2

What techniques does the author use to convey different settings? Include specific examples from at least three different settings.

Essay Topic 3

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

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