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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 won't come to Lindsay?

2. What has Dr. Afriel staked his career upon?

3. What does the pet become?

4. What does she have that the Investors want?

5. What is considered Paradise?

Short Essay Questions

1. Why is the Queen's departure the death knell for CK?

2. What makes it clear that the Investors hadn't intended to trade their pet?

3. What interesting information does Lindsay find out about Wellspring?

4. What is so special about the discreets?

5. What does the Presence reveal itself to be and what does it want with its existence?

6. Why isn't intelligence a survival trait?

7. For what reason does the Mechanist woman propose marriage?

8. What has Landau been waiting for, and why did he have to wait?

9. How is the killing of the people originally justified?

10. What is unique about "Fuzzy"?

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 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 3

Throughout the novel, Lindsay changes his identity numerous times. What are some of the similarities in each of his characters? What are some of the main differences? How do these characters impact his personality? Explain your answer thoroughly.

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