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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 political office was Kira's father to be appointed to before his "death"?

2. Where does Kira want Thomas to accompany her in Chapter 15?

3. Who has Kira not seen during her stay in the Edifice?

4. Where do Kira and Thomas go in Chapter 17?

5. In the beginning of Chapter 17, how long has Matt been missing?

Short Essay Questions

1. Describe Thomas, Kira, and Matt's exploration of the lower floor of the Edifice.

2. How does Kira react when Jamison refuses to allow her to watch over Annabella's body in the Field of Leaving?

3. How are Kira, Thomas, and Jo treated during the Gathering ceremony?

4. What do the Ruin song and the Singer's robe reveal about the history of Kira's world?

5. What is Jamison's role in the attack on Christopher?

6. How do the villagers and Matt's family react to his absence?

7. Who is the blind man and what is his significance in the story?

8. How does Thomas demonstrate his mischievous side and surprise Kira in Chapter 15?

9. Why is Kira's father still alive?

10. Describe Kira and Thomas' visit to Jo in Chapter 16.

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

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 2

How is literacy linked to power in the novel? What are the Guardians attempting to control by keeping more than half the population illiterate? How will Kira's ability to read affect her character? How might it affect all women in her society?

Essay Topic 3

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?

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