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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 Benjamin Flex' prison sentence?
2. What is Lemuel's last name?
3. What is a communicatrix?
4. What do the Vodyanoi typically cite as their artistic inspiration?
5. Who is NOT part of the posse that attempts to speak with Dr. Barbile about the slake moths?
Short Essay Questions
1. What does Lin look like?
2. Who is Ged and how does he feel about Isaac's new project?
3. Why does David find himself in Room 17 of Spit Hearth?
4. Who is Mr. Motley?
5. What does Vodyanoi sculpt?
6. What is a Cactacae?
7. What strange trade does Mayor Rudgutter make with the Weaver in exchange for his services?
8. What does the grub look like when it emerges from its pupa?
9. How do the people of New Crobuzon react when they hear that Isaac is studying flying creatures?
10. Who does the mayor reach out to for help when he hears of the slake moth's attacks?
Essay Topics
Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:
Essay Topic 1
Soon after he accepts his new project with Yagharek, Isaac visits the Weird Circus, a place that has an extreme emotional impact on him. First, choose two disturbing images that Isaac saw at the Weird Circus and explain why they affected him so deeply. Then, explain how creatures ended up at the Weird Circus rather than one of the many other homes for castaways in society. Overall, do you think New Crobuzan deals with their people in a respectful way? Why or why not? Be sure to include examples from the text to help strengthen your arguments.
Essay Topic 2
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.
Essay Topic 3
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.
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