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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. How did Mare's brother Shade die?

2. On what river is Mare's village, Stilts?

3. In Chapter 20, what Reds are captured?

4. How old was Cal when his mother died?

5. How long ago was the war that created The Ruins?

Short Essay Questions

1. What did Cal say about Sara Skonos in Chapter 18?

2. What does Mare see in the mirror in Chapter 19?

3. At the beginning of Chapter 15, how does Farley get a message to Mare?

4. What does Cal use to take Mare to her family, and what does it look like?

5. Why does Maven want to join the Scarlet Guard?

6. What Measures does King Tiberias order to be put in place after the incident with the Scarlet Guard in the ballroom?

7. How does Mare describe paintings she views with Maven in Chapter 24?

8. What are common Silvers and where do they live?

9. What does Mare want Julian to do in Chapter 21?

10. How does Cal rearrange Mare's sitting room to teach her to dance in Chapter 18?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Mare’s power is different from the abilities that Silvers have. She actually creates power. How does Mare’s ability to wield and create lightning symbolize her desire to be productive and do something important?

Essay Topic 2

There are conflicting views about how a revolution should occur. What do various groups and people think a revolution should be and how do their beliefs affect their actions?

Essay Topic 3

Although Julian has warned Mare to be careful about trusting people, she experiences betrayal because she does not always understand that concept. What are some ways that Mare experiences betrayal, and what does betrayal teach her?

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