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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. How much of a head start does marquis ask Croup for in exchange for a new collectible?

2. What does Islington dream about being destroyed?

3. Where is marquis' body placed?

4. Why does Croup decide NOT to torture Door?

5. Who is now the key's master since Islington is gone?

Short Essay Questions

1. What happens at the end of the book?

2. What does Old Bailey notice about the silver box, and what does this mean?

3. What keeps Richard from committing suicide during his challenge from the Black Friars?

4. What happens when Richard and Door return Below after finding the Angelus?

5. How was Richard protected from the Velvets before he returned home?

6. What does Old Bailey do after purchasing marquis' body?

7. What happens after Islington leaves the citadel?

8. What did Hunter get in return for betraying Door, and why?

9. What causes The Great Beast of London to appear before Richard?

10. What does Richard do when Croup demands the key?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Power and Greed were two common themes in this book. Where did they appear, and how do they differ in their manifestations?

Essay Topic 2

Some of the names from this book were very symbolic and carefully chosen. What are some of these names, what did they symbolize, and how did this significance alter the plot and affect their character?

Essay Topic 3

Moderation is a huge theme in this book commonly taught by marquis. What are some of these instances, and how do these moments affect the other characters in those scenes?

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