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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 is Cal drinking at the end of Chapter 19?

2. In Chapter 18, who does Julian say is a danger to Mare?

3. What color robes does Mare's instructor wear in Chapter 13?

4. What does Mare wear at the beginning of Chapter 22?

5. In Chapter 19, who is the servant that offers Nare some fizzy golden drink?

Short Essay Questions

1. According to Julian, what is the difference between power and ability for a Silver?

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

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

4. Who is the instructor for Training?

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

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

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

8. Who does Cal fight during a trial at the end of Chapter 16?

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

10. Why does Mare want to scream when Belicos Lerolan greets her in the receiving line in Chapter 19?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

In the novel, some characters are more thoroughly described than others. Who are some characters that are merely named in passing or have a minor role in the novel? What is the importance of these flat characters to the story line? In what way do these characters make the main characters more colorful or interesting? When there is conflict, what type of role do these flat characters play?

Essay Topic 2

Mare has preconceived ideas about Silvers, and she is very prejudiced against them. How are Mare, other Reds, and Silver prejudiced? How does this prejudice affect the way that the different classes treat one another?

Essay Topic 3

In Silver society, Silvers have abilities that are almost magical and they have powers that influence their status. What is the difference between abilities and powers? How are the two related to social status and one’s position in society?

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