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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 doesn't Lindsay correct Dr. Prager on?

2. What is risky to Nora?

3. What is Zaibatsu's most numerous faction?

4. How old is Lindsay when he goes in for a decatabolism?

5. What do the pirates give as gifts to the people beyond the Wall?

Short Essay Questions

1. What is Wells' main issue with the aliens?

2. What does Greta suggest when they arrive back at her suite?

3. What do the surgeons do to Kitsune?

4. What initially causes Lindsay not to trust the woman who is going to do his rejuvenation?

5. What does the camera want to know from Lindsay once he hasd woken up?

6. What is Zen Sarotonin?

7. Why is Lindsay hesitant to get a rejuvenation?

8. How does Vera come between Constantine and Lindsay? Why does she do this?

9. What does Lindsay tell Nora that he would deny if she repeated?

10. What is the Geisha Bank?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Discuss Nora's commitment to the Mavride clan. How is this commitment different than anyone on Earth's commitment to their family? How is it similar? What are some of the drawbacks to this level of commitment?

Essay Topic 2

Discuss Nora's betrayal of her gene line. How does it become clear that this is a regret of hers? What does she do in order to not have regrets further? How does this illustrate Nora's true emotional ties? Defend your argument utilizing quotes from the book.

Essay Topic 3

Examine Dr. Afriel's desire to exploit the Swarm for the benefit of his faction. Is this behavior any different from what people try to do in general? How or why not? Cite examples from human history to support your argument.

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