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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. Who runs The Menagerie?

2. Who is Kaz negotiating with in Chapter 2?

3. Who foils Matthias's plot to get the better of Kaz's crew as everyone leaves Hellgate in Chapter 7?

4. What kind of Grisha is Anya?

5. What artist painted the picture Inej and Kaz stole from Van Eck's house?

Short Essay Questions

1. What does jurda parem do to Grisha?

2. Why is Kaz Brekker's nickname in Ketterdam Dirtyhands?

3. In Chapter 3, who abducts Kaz and what does this person want from Kaz?

4. How does Inej react to Tante Heleen's threats to her in Chapter 10?

5. What does Kaz rely on Inej for, and why does he call her The Wraith?

6. What are some of Kaz's skills he will be using in the heist at the Ice Court?

7. Why does Kaz finally agree to help Nina get Matthias out of Hellgate?

8. In Part II, what does Matthias constantly struggle with when he is around Nina?

9. What does Kaz tell the group about Wylan in Chapter 7 that shocks everyone?

10. What condition does Matthias place on his helping Kaz break into the Ice Court?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

How would you describe Bardugo's use of humor - especially in dialogue - throughout the novel? What do you think Bardugo is trying to accomplish or communicate to the reader about her characters through her use of humor? Write an essay explaining your answers.

Essay Topic 2

When and how does Inej begin to realize that Kaz did not just risk his own life to save her because he sees her as an investment? Write an essay explaining your answer, and discuss what Kaz's real motivations for saving Inej's life seem to be.

Essay Topic 3

At the end of the novel, why does Inej think that she could never have a real romantic relationship with Kaz? How does Kaz feel about a possible future with Inej? Write an essay explaining your answers.

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