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

2. What does Jamison tell Kira in Chapter 14?

3. What is being constructed for Kira at the beginning of Chapter 15?

4. What is Matt's "big" gift for Kira in Chapter 21?

5. What title is Thomas given during the Ruin song ceremony?

Short Essay Questions

1. How does Kira spend her rainy day in Chapter 12?

2. What is Kira to do on the blank section of the Singer's robe, and how does she react to her new task?

3. How have the words of the Ruin song been distorted over time?

4. Describe what is known about the character Jo by the end of Chapter 13.

5. Why is Kira's father still alive?

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

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

8. Describe the Fen.

9. Why does Kira cry after returning from Jo's room at the end of Chapter 16?

10. Describe the village Matt encountered on his journey to find "blue".

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

What role do the "beasts" play in the novel? What is the purpose of the legend of the beasts and why is the myth perpetuated? Who is the real "beast" and why?

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

Are the residents of the Edifice prisoners? How can an individual be imprisoned without bars or chains? What is the metallic sound Kira hears during the Gathering ceremony? How does her recognition of the sound affect her attitude towards the Guardians?

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