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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. Which member of Isaac's crew does the mother slake moth manage to kill before she dies?

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

3. Which of Isaac's colleagues was the only one to be arrested with him?

4. Who convinces Isaac that Lin is already dead and that it would be a waste of time to search for her?

5. How many shots hit Mr. Motley?

Short Essay Questions

1. What does Isaac find when he searches Lin's apartment to warn her about the impeding militia?

2. How are the four fugitive greeted when they arrive at the Construct Compound?

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

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

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

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

7. Who is Andrej Shelbornek?

8. How is the final slake moth killed?

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

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

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

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.

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

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.

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