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

2. After Toby removes the Shibo chip, what does he do to make himself harder to find?

3. With whom does Toby argue in "Unsettled Movement?"

4. Who said, "Anything you understand, you can use?"

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

Short Essay Questions

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

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

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

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

5. In "Passing Currents," what does Toby realize about the storm he has just endured?

6. What is the rock of chaos?

7. What is the source of conflict between Toby and Shibo in "Unsettled Movement?"

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

9. In "The Sea of Sands," how does Toby learn that the Mantis has found him?

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

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

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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