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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. Why didn't Akin bond with Tiikuchahk?

2. What does Akin argue about on the shuttle?

3. Why might any construct be frightened of becoming ooloi?

4. Why is Nikanj disappointed about Aaor's metamorphosis?

5. What does Akin think he should do for the humans?

Short Essay Questions

1. What does Jodahs say about his metamorphosis, how old is he and what does he believe he will be following his metamorphosis?

2. What does Akin see at the house when he wakes up in Chapter Eight, who helps him and what do the group from Phoenix do?

3. What does Akin think about Dehkiaht being with him?

4. How does Akin feel about Dichaan's plan for him?

5. Why is Akin worried the humans won't trust him and what does he ask of Tate?

6. What happens to Akin as he is going through change, how long will it take and what is happening in the village?

7. What does Akin argue about concerning humans when aboard a ship with Dichaan and what is Dichaan's response?

8. What does Aaor say about Jodahs after he links with him and what does Nikanj say about Jodahs?

9. What do Tomas and Jesusa do when Jodahs begins his second metamorphosis and what do they not know about it?

10. Who comes to fight with Akin's captors and what happens to them?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Discuss one of the following:

1. Compare/contrast Lilith to Nikanj. How are they alike? How are they different? Do you think their differences are mainly due to their gender differences?

2. Compare/contrast Aaor to Jodahs. How are they alike? How are they different? How do their "world views" differ? Who is the better leader/ruler? Under which one would you rather live?

3. Compare/contrast Joseph to Gabriel. How are they alike? How are they different? Who is more likable? Approachable? Compassionate? Intellectual?

4. Compare/contrast Tino to Tomas. How are they alike? How are they different? Are they more alike than they are different? Why or why not? Are either or both trustworthy? Are they likable?

Essay Topic 2

The time this novel takes place in the future. Discuss the following:

1. Do you think technology in "real life" will have advanced as far as it has in Lilith's Brood? Do you think it will have advanced further? Explain thoroughly with examples.

2. What do you think are the difficulties of creating a setting far into the future? What are the advantages?

3. Many science fiction novels written in the early 20th century actually "predicts" some technology that is commonplace during the first decade of the 21st century. Research some early science fiction novels and discuss how much of the "pretend" technology is actually "real" now. How you think Napoleon Hill's belief that "what man can conceive and believe, man can achieve" can explain how technology in early science fiction is now a reality?

Essay Topic 3

Characters are an important part of what makes Lilith's Brood interesting. Discuss the following "good" characters:

1. Thoroughly discuss and analyze Nikanj. What are his strengths? His weaknesses? How does he contribute to the plot? Is he a sympathetic character? Is he always likable? Never likable? Use specific examples to illustrate your ideas.

2. Thoroughly discuss and analyze Akin. What are his strengths? His weaknesses? How does he contribute to the plot? Is he a sympathetic character? Is he always likable? Never likable? Use specific examples to illustrate your ideas.

3. Thoroughly discuss and analyze Lilith. What are her strengths? Her weaknesses? How does she contribute to the plot? Is she a sympathetic character? Is she always likable? Never likable? Use specific examples to illustrate your ideas.

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