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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. Who / what does Isaac want to warn Lin about after his arrest?

2. Why can't the slake moths be killed?

3. What type of creatures live in the Glasshouse?

4. How many slake moths head toward Isaac's dream trap?

5. Who is the slake moth's final victim?

Short Essay Questions

1. What is the mood of the novel as it comes to a close?

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

3. Where do Isaac and Lin head at the end of the novel?

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

5. How does the crew manage to weave the dream cable throughout the entire city?

6. How do the three slake moths die in the city center?

7. Why does Isaac visit Canker River?

8. What unexpected visitor stops at Isaac's house following the final slake moth attack?

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

10. Who is Andrej Shelbornek?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

The Weaver is an interesting character with an interesting personal progression through the novel. First, describe the Weaver's personality at the opening of the novel, and how he became involved in the plot against the slake moths. Then, describe the Weaver's sudden character shift. What event caused this shift in motivation? Do you think it was genuine? Why or why not? Be sure to include examples from the text to help strengthen your arguments.

Essay Topic 2

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.

Essay Topic 3

New Crobuzan is run completely by Mayor Rudgutter and his militia of armed men. First, describe Mayor Rudgutter as a leader. What qualities does he most value in his subordinates? Then, chose one example from the text in which you believed Rudgutter handled his position well. Then, compare / contrast that to a time when Rudgutter failed in his post. In your opinion, is Rudgutter a good city mayor? Why or why not? Be sure to include examples from the text to help strengthen your arguments.

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