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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 does the deacon figure Brutha escaped?

2. Why can't Didactylos' pursuers catch him?

3. Why is Brutha worried as they leave the harbor?

4. Why is the sergeant frustrated by Didactylos' speech?

5. Where does Brutha work when he is back in the Citadel?

Short Essay Questions

1. What does Didactylos think about sureness and how does he back up his view on it?

2. How does Simony feel about gods, and what is Om's reaction to this?

3. How does a turtle save Om's life?

4. Why did Didactylos set the library on fire?

5. How does Om help the warriors on the ground?

6. What kind of books did Didactylos highlight in the library, and how did he view them?

7. What happens to the Omnian ship?

8. How does Brutha confront Vorbis, and what is the repercussion for his actions?

9. How do Simony and Brutha differ in regard to the incoming warriors?

10. What does Om realize as he fends off the horde of small gods in the cave?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

How does Brutha demonstrate the strength of his faith? How is his faith stretched and challenged as he travels?

Essay Topic 2

Om finally comes clean to Brutha about his suspicions about Omnia, faith, and the church. Explain the connection and what this means for both Om and Brutha.

Essay Topic 3

Describe the changes in the Turtle Society from the beginning of the book to the arrival of Didactylos. What do they believe? How do they feel about Didactylos?

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