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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. According to Forrest, how many people were on board the Vorga?

2. What is analogue?

3. Who is Geoffrey Fourmyle?

4. Why does Fourmyle send small slugs of PyrE around the world?

5. What does Foyle do to Forrest on the beach in Chapter 9?

Short Essay Questions

1. What is the nature of the discussion in the Star Chamber in Chapter 14?

2. What truth does Sheffield reveal to Foyle at the Four Mile Circus?

3. What is Foyle's relationship with Steve Forrest, and where does Foyle find Forrest?

4. What is the nature of the surgery Foyle had after the recovery of the treasure from the Nomad?

5. Describe members of the Skoptsy Colony.

6. Who does Foyle kidnap on Mars? Describe Foyle's victim.

7. What do we learn is the origin of the Burning Man?

8. Describe, in a couple of sentences, the nature of the first Solar War as explained in Chapter 8.

9. What does Robin offer Foyle after the New Year's Eve bombardment, and what is his response?

10. What is Olivia's response to the bombardment that takes place during the New Year's Eve party?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Robin Wednesbury and Presteign are both key characters in the novel. Both of them will play key roles in Foyle's life. Symbolically, they represent two ends of the spectrum showing how external characters can display the internal characteristics of Foyle. Discuss how Robin and Presteign show the duality of the forces at work in and around Foyle. Point out how their nature and temperament contrast each other. Also discuss how Foyle's fate is somehow bound up in these two characters.

Essay Topic 2

After Foyle and Jiz escape Gouffre Martel, they find themselves in the presence of Harley Baker and his Freak Factory. Discuss how Foyle is dealing with his lack of control, Jisbella's attempt to teach him some control, the significance of the removal of his tattoos, why it is significant that he undergoes the tattoo removal without anesthesia initially, and how the removal of those external markings amplify the need for Foyle to deal with his internal markings as well. Also note how the tattoos reappear when he is angry, passionate, or otherwise emotional, and how that betrays his internal state externally.

Essay Topic 3

One significant betrayal in the novel is when Robin abandons Foyle and goes to Y'ang-Yeovil. Discuss and explain why Robin does this, revealing Foyle's plans, and hopes to find her freedom. Be mindful in your discussion both Robin's background, how that impacts her decision, and what her motives and feelings might be toward Foyle.

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