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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 warning does Jamison give Kira about traveling in the woods?

2. What is brought to Kira's room on her first morning in the Edifice?

3. What claim does Annabella make in Chapter 11 that shocks Kira?

4. What does Thomas give Matt and Branch in Chapter 10?

5. How long does Kira have to complete her task for the Council of Guardians?

Short Essay Questions

1. Describe Kira's living quarters in the Edifice.

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

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

4. What is the role of the tenders?

5. What warning does Matt give Kira in Chapter 1?

6. Describe Vandara's appearance and demeanor during the trial in Chapter 3.

7. Since Kira, as a woman, is forbidden to learn to read or write, how does she study Annabella's lessons?

8. How does Kira react in Chapter 2to the destruction of her home?

9. How does Kira react to Matt's decision to join the hunt?

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

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

Describe the cycles evident in the novel. Is the purpose of the Singer's robe to predict cycles, prevent cycles, or break cycles, and why? If the robe, staff, and Ruin Song are unable to break the cycle that destroys societies, what will?

Essay Topic 3

Discuss the significance of Kira's special embroidered scrap of cloth and Thomas' special piece of carved wood. When are these items created and what value do they hold for their owners? What emotional or spiritual link do they provide? What might these objects symbolize?

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