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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. Who does Islington need to get the item from that Door wants?

2. What does Hunter give to Richard before she dies?

3. What happens when Lamia kisses Richard?

4. What do Richard and Door almost do when they return to the museum?

5. Why does Richard say he no longer wants to be with Jessica?

Short Essay Questions

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

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

3. Why was Door's family killed?

4. What does Richard find when he first enters the citadel?

5. What does Hunter reveal about Islington's citadel?

6. What does Croup do with the collectible that marquis gives him?

7. What do Richard and Door say to each other before Richard returns home?

8. What happens at the end of the book?

9. What does Islington offer to Door to get her to close the door, and does she?

10. What do Door, Richard and Hunter dream about after the Angelus is found?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Memory is a huge theme in this book as those who cross to the world below are forgotten by the world above. Which characters are most affected by this theme, and how does it change their behavior and actions within in the plot?

Essay Topic 2

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

Essay Topic 3

Upper London and London Below have some very important similarities and differences. Please cite evidence from the book as you compare and contrast these two integral settings from the book.

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