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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 Lin accept Mr. Motley's proposal?

2. What type of gun do most people in New Crobuzan carry with them at all times?

3. What does Rudgutter give to Weaver as a bribe?

4. Who sold Isaac the slake moth pupa?

5. After Lin eats colorberries, from which part of her body does she secrete them?

Short Essay Questions

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

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

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

4. Why are Lublamaie and David irritated with Isaac at the laboratory?

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

6. What is Kinken?

7. What is a Cactacae?

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

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

10. How do the Garudas react when Isaac comes to visit them in the Sputter?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Throughout the novel, many characters believe that the slake moths cannot be killed, yet by the end of the novel, all four moths are dead. First, explain why many believed the slake moths couldn't be killed. Then, describe, in detail, how each of the four slake moths were killed, and how their killers overcame the superpowers of the moths to defeat them. Be sure to include examples from the text to help strengthen your arguments.

Essay Topic 2

Throughout the novel, Isaac learns that he cannot trust many of the friends he once held dear to him. Choose two of Isaac's friends or colleagues that he thought he could trust, but turned out to be unable to. What changed in these relationships to destroy the trust between old friends? Given the circumstances, do you think Isaac overreacted to his friends' loss of trust? Why or why not? Be sure to include examples from the text to help strengthen your arguments.

Essay Topic 3

Throughout the novel, Isaac's relationship with Lin is tested, particularly as the two begin to spend more and more time apart. First, describe the struggles Isaac and Lin faced in their relationship throughout the story. Then, describe the state of the couple's relationship at the end of the novel. What do you think life will be like for them in the future? Was it worth the struggle of the fight for the final romantic result? Why or why not? Be sure to include examples from the text to help strengthen your arguments.

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