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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 is Thomas' job in the Edifice?

2. What is Kira's job in the Edifice?

3. What is the Ruin Song?

4. Where does Kira's friend Matt live?

5. What building does Kira visit after leaving the Council Edifice?

Short Essay Questions

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

2. How does Matt attempt to help Kira during the trial?

3. Why does Jamison bring out the Singer's robe and question Kira about her embroidery skills?

4. Describe what is known about the character Annabella by the end of Chapter 8.

5. Describe Vandara.

6. Describe what readers know about Kira after reading Chapter 1.

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

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

9. What are Kira's plans now that both her parents are dead?

10. What is the role of the tenders?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Which character symbolizes hope in the novel, and why? How is this character used by the guardians? What does Kira plan to do for this character in the future? How is Kira a guardian of hope for her people?

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 value is placed on human life in Kira's society? How does the attitude prevalent towards the value of life affect education, employment, family life, and the development of society? How might this attitude affect the future survival of Kira's people?

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