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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 does Ryumin believe the audience will really want to see?

2. Who is Wells?

3. What is wrong with the assassin's face?

4. Which direction does Lindsay fly?

5. Why is language not necessary for the tape?

Short Essay Questions

1. Why does the Alien's arrival signal the start of peace between the Mechanists and Shapers?

2. Why does it take courage for Lindsay to approach the Nephrine Black Medicals?

3. Why is Lindsay so freaked out about fire?

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

5. What does the drogue do to Lindsay?

6. How do the locals view marriage to Carnassus?

7. What is Zen Sarotonin?

8. What had the Investor queen done that was so bad?

9. What is Constantine's pride and joy?

10. What is rumored about the people beyond the Wall?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Discuss Lindsay's initial lack of desire for going in for treatment for aging. What is he afraid to lose? Do these fears have merit? Why or why not? What could Lindsay stand to gain?

Essay Topic 2

Discuss Constantine and Lindsay's relationship. What is the catalyst that threw the two friends apart? For what reason does this relationship continue to stay soured? Utilizing quotes from the book, draw a detailed character analysis of the two as friends and as enemies.

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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