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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 fetches things for people that cannot be found in town?

2. How does Tertius die?

3. Who has the 81st Lord of Stormhold called to his bedroom?

4. Where does the man from London stay during the fair?

5. What does the star do when it lands in a forest?

Short Essay Questions

1. What happens when the Lilim learns that Semele has given her limbus grass?

2. What question does Dunstan ask the man staying in his cottage, and what is the man's response?

3. How is Tristran able to get through the gap in the wall when no one is allowed?

4. What is the relationship like between Tristran and Daisy?

5. Why is the Lilim so excited about news of a fallen star?

6. What is strange about the meeting between the 81st Lord and his sons?

7. What happens when the star falls into the forest?

8. What do Victoria and her friends talk about when they are discussing Mr. Monday?

9. What does Tristran's father give him as he leaves Wall on his journey?

10. What does the wind from the east do for Tristran when he is in the store in Wall?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

How did the fantasy material included in this book shape the plot and affect the characters that featured in the book?

Essay Topic 2

What were some of the most evil things the Lilim did in this plot, and what were their reasons for these actions?

Essay Topic 3

What do you think was the most important motivating factor in this book, and why? Please support your idea with citations from the text.

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