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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. When Isaac awakens from his unconsciousness after his arrest, where is he?

2. Where does Derkhan go to purchase a dying patient?

3. What evening hour do the streets in the Glasshouse close down?

4. How do the moths feeding on dreams die?

5. Which of the following is NOT one of the ways Lin has been damaged during her time away from Isaac?

Short Essay Questions

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

2. What is waiting for Isaac in the room that "reeks of rotting flesh"?

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

4. Why does Isaac visit Canker River?

5. How does Shadrack die?

6. What is the Glasshouse, and why does Isaac go there?

7. How do the Cactacae feel about the slake moths hiding out in their buildings?

8. What does Derkhan purchase from the local hospital?

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

10. How does Isaac treat Lin after the final slake moth attack?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

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.

Essay Topic 2

In the opening of the novel, the reader has a very clear impression of Isaac's relationship with Lin. First, describe the relationship between these two characters - why is their relationship unusual? Why is their relationship successful - and then describe how the relationship changes over the course of the novel. In your opinion, in what is the turning point in Isaac's relationship with Lin? Be sure to include examples from the text to help strengthen your arguments.

Essay Topic 3

At first glance, the slake moths seem unstoppably powerful. First, describe the physicality and hunting style of the slake moths. Then, choose two deaths at the hands of the slake moths and describe them in detail. In your opinion, are slake moths more menacing than any other animal in the wild kingdom? Why or why not? Should the slake moths be villainized, or called "evil", because they are following their instincts? Be sure to include examples from the text to help strengthen your arguments.

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