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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. At what river does Isaac meet the Weaver?

2. According to Rudgutter, what are the people of New Crobuzan most fearful of?

3. What floor of her apartment building does Lin live on?

4. Where are the travelers headed?

5. After sunset, how many slake moths does Isaac see take flight into the night sky?

Short Essay Questions

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

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

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

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

5. What does Derkhan purchase from the local hospital?

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

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

8. How does Shadrack die?

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

10. What effect are the slake moths having on the people of New Crobuzon?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

In the middle of the novel, the reader learns that Dr. Barbile and Benjamin Flex were working together on a project involving the slake moths for the government. First, describe the details given in the novel regarding this undercover project. Then, while using the consequential actions from the novel, explain what you think the real purpose of Dr. Barbile's experiment was. How did this experiment lead to Benjamin Flex's death? Be sure to include examples from the text to help strengthen your arguments.

Essay Topic 2

Throughout the novel, Isaac learns that he cannot trust many of the friends he once held dear to him. Choose two of Isaac's friends or colleagues that he thought he could trust, but turned out to be unable to. What changed in these relationships to destroy the trust between old friends? Given the circumstances, do you think Isaac overreacted to his friends' loss of trust? Why or why not? Be sure to include examples from the text to help strengthen your arguments.

Essay Topic 3

At the opening of the novel, Lin's art is clearly the most important element in her life. First, describe Lin's art and her artistic process. How are her paintings produced? Then explain how Lin's art causes conflict in her personal life and in her relationship. At the end of the day, would Lin argue that her art is worth the trouble? Do you think Lin will continue her art in her new life? Why or why not? Be sure to include examples from the text to help strengthen your arguments.

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