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This test consists of 15 multiple choice questions and 5 short answer questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. At what angle is the electric cable inserted into the ground?
(a) 360 degrees.
(b) 90 degrees.
(c) 45 degrees.
(d) 180 degrees.

2. Why is the large slake moth lying "languorously" on the floor when Isaac approaches her?
(a) Because she is in labor.
(b) Because she is just waking from a nap.
(c) Because she is digesting her food.
(d) Because she is injured.

3. Which of Isaac's colleagues was the only one to be arrested with him?
(a) Derkhan.
(b) Lemuel.
(c) Yagharek.
(d) David.

4. Which of the following are slake moths most attracted to?
(a) Beauty.
(b) Dreams.
(c) Wealth.
(d) Food.

5. Why must Isaac enter the Glasshouse through the sewer system?
(a) Because there is no other entrance.
(b) Because he is too big to sneak in any other way.
(c) Because he is confused and loses his way.
(d) Because this is the safest entry point.

6. What does Mr. Motley threaten to do to Lin in a ransom note?
(a) Marry her.
(b) Torture her.
(c) Poison her.
(d) Kill her.

7. Why does Isaac believe the slake moths are hiding out in the Glasshouse?
(a) Because it is the only place Isaac has not checked yet.
(b) Because it provides daylight cover.
(c) Because it is the only place where their food is grown.
(d) Because the Glasshouse is abandoned.

8. How do the Cactacae feel about the slake moths?
(a) They are terrified of them.
(b) They find them amusing.
(c) They are jealous of the attention they receive.
(d) They think they are somewhat annoying.

9. What direction do the travelers head at the end of the novel?
(a) North.
(b) South.
(c) East.
(d) West.

10. How does the nurse feel about selling Andrej to Derkhan?
(a) Excited.
(b) Skeptical.
(c) Apathetic.
(d) Guilty.

11. What is the mood of the novel in its final chapter?
(a) Apologetic.
(b) Peaceful.
(c) Terrifying.
(d) Confused.

12. After the final attack, how long does Isaac hold Lin?
(a) Until she is strong enough to walk on her own.
(b) Until his arms grow weak.
(c) Until she dies.
(d) Until she falls asleep.

13. How many constructs does Isaac count at the council?
(a) 60.
(b) 30.
(c) 40.
(d) 50.

14. What part of Isaac's body is chopped off during his arrest?
(a) His finger.
(b) His nose.
(c) His ear.
(d) His hair.

15. Why does Isaac wear a special helmet as he stalks the slake moths?
(a) So the moths can't smell his hair.
(b) So the moths can't hear his thoughts.
(c) So the moths can't eat his brain.
(d) So the moths can't steal his dreams.

Short Answer Questions

1. How much longer does Andrej Shelbornek have to live before he is purchased by Derkhan?

2. What type of creatures live in the Glasshouse?

3. What is the large slake moth feeding to her eggs?

4. After sunset, how many slake moths does Isaac see take flight into the night sky?

5. Who do the Cactacae police kill in the scuffle following the mother slake moth's death?

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