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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 is a communicatrix?

2. How long are the Weaver's legs?

3. What is wrong with Yagharek's wings?

4. Which of the following activities is taking place outside of Isaac's window at the opening of the novel?

5. What street does Isaac live on?

Short Essay Questions

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

2. What does Lin look like?

3. What is a mafadet and where does Isaac encounter one?

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

5. What sounds does Isaac wake to in the morning of the novel's first chapter?

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

7. What has changed about Isaac's construct during the time it was away?

8. Why does David find himself in Room 17 of Spit Hearth?

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

10. What type of scientist would Isaac say he is?

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

Dreamshit is a very important drug to many people in the novel, including Mr. Motley. First, describe what dreamshit is, how it is collected, and what its effect is on the human mind. Then, describe Mr. Motley's relationship with dreamshit and explain how this relationship affects his views of Isaac. Do you think Mr. Motley arranged his artistic meetings with Lin simply to get close to Isaac and the dreamshit? Why or why not? Be sure to include examples from the text to help strengthen your arguments.

Essay Topic 3

In the opening of the novel, China Mieville immediately sets the parameters for the world of New Crobuzon and the rules of life there. First, describe in detail the setting of New Crobuzan and the rules of society life there. Then explain how this introduction prepared you as a reader to engage with the conflicts of the novel. Be sure to include examples from the text to help strengthen your arguments.

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