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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 does Derkhan bribe the nurse with in order to purchase Andrej?

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

3. What part of Isaac's body is chopped off during his arrest?

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

5. What is the construct council made of?

Short Essay Questions

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

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

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

4. Who is Andrej Shelbornek?

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

6. What is the Weaver doing in the Glasshouse?

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

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

9. Why does Isaac visit Canker River?

10. How do the members of MontJohn Rescue dress?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

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.

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

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.

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