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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 does Islington say Atlantis was destroyed?

2. Who made the fake key that Door used?

3. Who saves Richard from Lamia's kiss?

4. What does Richard feel like doing at the end of his challenge from the Black Friars?

5. What is Old Bailey doing when he hears of where marquis' body is?

Short Essay Questions

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

2. How does Richard return from his challenge from the Black Friars, and why is this so surprising?

3. What does Richard find when he returns to the real world?

4. What happens to Richard as he crosses the dark span with the group?

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

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

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

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

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

10. What does Hunter tell Richard to do after the Great Beast is killed, and why?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Why did marquis allow himself to be killed, and how did this sacrifice alter the course of the plot?

Essay Topic 2

Dreams were a very important part of this story line. What were some of the most important dreams, what were their meanings, and how did they serve to guide the course of this plot?

Essay Topic 3

What are some of the supernatural powers that are included in this book, and how does their inclusion shape this plot?

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