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

2. Why does Lin accept Mr. Motley's proposal?

3. How was Benjamin Flex tortured?

4. Which type of energy is Isaac most interested in?

5. What does Mr. Motley have multiples of?

Short Essay Questions

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

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

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

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

5. Why does the slake moth attack Lumlamai?

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

7. Upon freeing itself from the laboratory, where does the slake moth head, and how do the townspeople react?

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

9. How does Isaac feel about seeing the garuda at the circus?

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

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Describe the maturation process for the larva Isaac kept in his laboratory that eventually became the slake moth. What developmental stages did the larva go through? In your opinion, were there warning signs about the terrible creature the larva would become? If so, when? Finally, who do you think should be held responsible for the slake moth attacks? Why? Be sure to include information from the text to help strengthen your argument.

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 final chapter of the novel, Mieville attempts to describe justice in New Crobuzan. First, describe what happened to the "good guys" in the novel and compare / contrast that to what happened to the "bad guys" in the novel. In your opinion, was this a fair, or just, way for the novel to end? Did the end justification seem organic to the story or did it seem forced? Explain. Be sure to include examples from the text to help strengthen your arguments.

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