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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. What century is discussed in Drix's Lecture Capsule in "Evidence"?

2. About how many other prisoners are at the fortress where Cy is held?

3. Who does Alonzo see wearing Black Fist T-shirts on the subway rush a group of rowdy teens?

4. In "The Long Memory," during the meeting of the Large Council, how many observers are in the gallery?

5. What color light indicates the humans are cutting through the forest in "In Spite of Darkness"?

Short Essay Questions

1. In "the river," what happens to the mayor of Detroit, his wife, and party guests?

2. What is known about the epidemic that hit America in "Revolution Shuffle"?

3. What was the role of Memorials in the past?

4. What genetic anomaly gives superpowers to people, and what powers might children receive?

5. In "Revolution Shuffle," what do the man and the woman look like?

6. Why does Alonzo retire from being a superhero, and why does he go back to being a superhero?

7. Who does A. rescue after an ICE raid?

8. How and why did Cy come to the Capital?

9. Who is the woman in "the river," and what does she do?

10. Why is it thought that the humans want the Sol Gatherers?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

The UnPerfect gain freedom in Southing. What freedom do the UnPerfect have in Southing that they did not have on Earth? What are they willing to sacrifice to keep their freedom?

Essay Topic 2

An epidemic hits America in "Revolution Shuffle." What are the consequences of an epidemic that hits America? How and why are Asians and Arab Americans vilified and blamed for what happens?

Essay Topic 3

Lalibela is surrounded by bees at his birth. How does Lalibela’s mother see the swarm of bees as a sign? What does she believe the bees symbolize?

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