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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. What is unusual about Christopher's village?
3. What does the storm keep Kira from doing in Chapter 12?
4. What do Thomas and Kira bring with them as they visit Jo in Chapter 16?
5. What comment does Jo have in Chapter 16 about the songs she sings?
Short Essay Questions
1. What does Kira find suspicious about Jo's situation, and why?
2. How do the villagers and Matt's family react to his absence?
3. What is suspicious about Annabella's death?
4. How does Kira react when Jamison refuses to allow her to watch over Annabella's body in the Field of Leaving?
5. What do the Ruin song and the Singer's robe reveal about the history of Kira's world?
6. Describe the Fen.
7. How have the words of the Ruin song been distorted over time?
8. Who is the blind man and what is his significance in the story?
9. What does Matt's journey through the woods reveal?
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
Describe the significance of the Ruin Song. What does it symbolize for Kira's people? How has it been altered though the years? What effect does this alteration have on Kira's people? After the Gathering, what does the Ruin Song symbolize to Kira?
Essay Topic 2
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 3
In Chapter 4, Vandara presents herself as an antagonist and Jamison emerges as a protagonist. Describe how Jamison's role changes throughout the novel. What events or characters affect that change? What does this change foreshadow for Jamison's future?
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