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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. Who does Kira confide in about her experience on the way to Annabella's house?

2. What is the Ruin Song?

3. Why do Vandara and the other women think Kira is useless?

4. Where will the weaver with the broken arm probably be sent?

5. Why do the villagers regard Kira with contempt?

Short Essay Questions

1. What realization do Kira and Thomas come to about the beasts in Chapter 11?

2. Describe the confrontation between Vandara and Kira in Chapter 2.

3. What does Matt manage to save from Kira's cott before it is burned?

4. What type of living conditions is Kira used to before she moves to the Edifice?

5. Describe Kira's experience with the beasts in Chapter 11.

6. How does Kira react to the indoor plumbing in her room?

7. What wisdom is apparent in the Council's decision in Chapter 5?

8. What is the significance of the bar of soap in Chapter 10?

9. How does Kira prepare for her trial in Chapter 3?

10. What are Kira's options for defense during the trial?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

What elements of deception and betrayal are evident throughout the novel? Which characters are involved in deception? How does deception affect the character development of Kira, Thomas, Matt, and Jo? Which characters are involved in betrayal? How does betrayal affect the character development of the children?

Essay Topic 2

Discuss the significance of the Edifice and the Council of Guardians. What does the Edifice symbolize? What is the likely history behind the Edifice? What is the purpose of the Council of Guardians? How do the Guardians use the Edifice to control the population?

Essay Topic 3

What is the general purpose of the destruction of Kira's cott? What other motive or purpose might the villagers have had for destroying Kira's property? What does the destruction of her cott symbolize to Kira? How will it affect her future?

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