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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. Where is Lumlamai when he is attacked by the slake moth?

2. What is Derkhan's last name?

3. According to David, who did Isaac get the larvae from?

4. What neighborhood did Lin grow up in?

5. What part of her body is Lin missing?

Short Essay Questions

1. Who is Ged and how does he feel about Isaac's new project?

2. What does Derkhan Blueday find out about Benjamin Flex through the help of an outside source?

3. Who does the mayor reach out to for help when he hears of the slake moth's attacks?

4. What are the details of Dr. Barbile's death?

5. What strange trade does Mayor Rudgutter make with the Weaver in exchange for his services?

6. What does Lin tell Isaac she must purchase for her in the morning of the novel's first chapter?

7. How do the people of New Crobuzon react when they hear that Isaac is studying flying creatures?

8. Who does Isaac meet for dinner at the Clock and Cocker, and what do they discuss?

9. Why does Isaac suddenly set all his winged laboratory creatures free?

10. What immediate studying does Isaac do to prepare for his work with Yagharke?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

What role does Andrej Shelbornek play in Isaac's plan to defeat the slake moths? First, describe Andrej Shelbornek and how he came to be apart of Isaac's gang. Then, describe his role in the plan to overtake the slake moths. What message do you think Mieville is sending to the audience about current society through her inclusion of Andrej's character? Do you think Andrej's death is justifiable? Why or why not? Be sure to include examples from the text to help strengthen your arguments.

Essay Topic 2

At the opening of the novel, Lin's art is clearly the most important element in her life. First, describe Lin's art and her artistic process. How are her paintings produced? Then explain how Lin's art causes conflict in her personal life and in her relationship. At the end of the day, would Lin argue that her art is worth the trouble? Do you think Lin will continue her art in her new life? Why or why not? Be sure to include examples from the text to help strengthen your arguments.

Essay Topic 3

Perhaps the eeriest place Isaac visits in the entire novel is the construct council. First, describe the setting of the construct council and the way society is structured there. Then, explain why Isaac finds himself at the construct council and what requests he makes of the council while he is there. Finally, explain why Isaac chooses to trust the council when he has turned his back on so many others along the way. Be sure to include examples from the text to help strengthen your arguments.

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