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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 stench does Isaac follow, which leads him straight to a slake moth?

2. What type of creatures live in the Glasshouse?

3. What does Isaac clutch in fear after leaving Lin's side?

4. In what town does Isaac recover from his unconsciousness?

5. Why must Isaac enter the Glasshouse through the sewer system?

Short Essay Questions

1. How does Shadrack die?

2. What is the Weaver doing in the Glasshouse?

3. How do the Cactacae police react when they see Isaac running through their streets?

4. What is most shocking to Isaac about the humans that run the Construct Compound?

5. How does Isaac react to the request of his unexpected visitor?

6. What request does the unexpected guest make of Isaac?

7. What happens at 11:00 p.m. at the Glasshouse?

8. Why doesn't Lemuel want to continue Isaac's search for Lin?

9. How is the slake moth killed at the Construct Compound?

10. Why does Isaac visit Canker River?

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'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

There are many interesting characters in the novel, but perhaps none more interesting than Yagharek. First, describe Yagharek's physicality and explain how he came to look like this. Then, describe the relationship between Yagharek and Isaac - both professionally and personally. Do you think Yagharek deserved to be abandoned by Isaac at the end of the novel? Why or why not? Be sure to include examples from the text to help strengthen your arguments.

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