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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 old is Lindsay when he goes in for a decatabolism?

2. Whose body is in the crate?

3. What isn't one of the factions on Zaibatsu?

4. What is the enemy of impact?

5. As what does Ryumin tell Lindsay to think of him?

Short Essay Questions

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

2. How is the right to death on Zaibatsu claimed, and how else might Lindsay be terminated?

3. What does the drogue do to Lindsay?

4. What is the point of Carnaval and why do the pirates want the Shapers to join in?

5. What is the Geisha Bank?

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

7. How do the locals view marriage to Carnassus?

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

9. Why is Lindsay thrilled when the tape mimics an Investor?

10. What are the three things the President makes sure that Lindsay understands?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Discuss Dr. Mirny's interpretation of the Swarm. How does she see them? Is this analysis accurate? Suggest reasons why the intelligent caste of the swarm takes over what was once its best ally. Is this a sound and logical move or one made out of emotion? Justify your answer.

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

Discuss the form of currency in the Schismatrix. Why is this form of currency efficient? How is it a trading currency? What are some of the logical issues behind a currency based on energy? Would it be easy to gain a stranglehold on such a market? How or why not?

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