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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 "Casualties," what has been attacking the people?

2. What makes Toby sick in "Hard Spark?"

3. How long has Walmsley been waiting for Toby?

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

5. Where do Toby and Quath rest while trying to find their way back from the Redoubt?

Short Essay Questions

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

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

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

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

5. In "Passing Currents," how does Toby describe the disturbance that flattened him?

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

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

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

9. Describe Toby's interaction with the bird in "Eating the Storm."

10. Describe the people that Toby first encounters in "Rational Laughter."

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

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

Essay Topic 2

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

Essay Topic 3

How does Toby's relationship with Killeen change throughout the book? Be sure to include the effects of Toby's outburst on the deck and his subsequent punishment and escape, as well as Toby's arguments with Killeen over the Shibo Personality.

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