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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 Lyvodia ally with in the end of Chapter 37?

2. In Chapter 43, where does Ven remember going at age 12?

3. Who comes to eventually get Ven out of prison in Chapter 41?

4. Who summons Ven back to Budapesht in Chapter 31?

5. What does Ven say might be the result of the mudslides?

Short Essay Questions

1. What does Lah tell Ven about downloading news to his inkstone in Part III?

2. Who does Nadira say has been identified as Pontus, but that this person can not be Pontus?

3. How is Ven treated once Georg forces him to translate for the Brotherhood again?

4. In Budapest, what clothes does Ven wear?

5. What piece of clothing does Ven not get to wear for many months in Part IV?

6. Where does Ven go once he flees from the Brotherhood?

7. In Chapter 48, who is Ven shocked to see in Georg's house and what does this person say?

8. In Chapter 49, what is Georg almost angry at Ven about?

9. What does Georg use as leverage against Ven in Part IV?

10. What does Ven notice about Georg in Kirrk?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

What does North use the Brotherhood to symbolize, and what are its organizing and core principles? Write an essay explaining your answers, citing specific references to the text to help support your conclusions.

Essay Topic 2

How does North explore the theme of self-sacrifice throughout this novel? Write an essay explaining your answers, citing specific references to the text to help support your conclusions.

Essay Topic 3

How does North describe the connection between Ven and Georg? Write an essay explaining your answers, citing specific references to the text to help support your conclusions.

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