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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 major event is Sister Creep waiting for?

2. Roland and Macklin ambush Sheila Fontana just outside a settlement located in __________.

3. The President's council advises him to set the Defcon status to what level when United States borders are threatened?

4. Why does Sheila stay with Roland and Macklin?

5. What happens immediately after Swan senses danger?

Short Essay Questions

1. What major events does Sister "Creep" believe will happen very soon?

2. What are Macklin's first actions as the new ruler of the Salt Lake settlement?

3. What inner struggle does Macklin go through after he and the others move into the Salt Lake settlement?

4. How do Roland, Macklin, and Warner plan to gain access to Earth House's emergency stores? How successful is their plan?

5. What happens to Roland's parents during the fighting in Earth House?

6. What cards appear during the tarot reading that Leona performs for Swan, and what do the cards mean?

7. What happens at PawPaw's store when the nuclear attacks begin?

8. Describe the ritual that the survivors in Paul's cabin carry out every day.

9. What happens to the leadership of the American government shortly after the nuclear attacks begin?

10. What does Roland do for Colonel Macklin?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

The glass ring is a potent artifact that exhibits a wide range of magical powers. It drives the story forward at many points, and guides Sister through most of her quest. When Swan receives the ring, it exhibits a new range of powers, and it is clearly intended for her use. Sister describes it as her "crown."

1) Explain the glass ring's origin and its known powers. What does it provide to anyone who uses it? Are its powers limitless or finite?

2) Discuss the affects of the dream walking that the ring causes. Does there appear to be intelligence and intent behind the visions that dream walkers experience?

3) Discuss the importance of the ring to Swan. What powers does it give to her, and how does it react to her presence?

Essay Topic 2

Leona introduces the theme of inner and outward beauty when she meets Swan. Soon after, the Job's Masks begin to take effect on many survivors.

1) Explain Leona's comments about a person's inner and outward face.

2) Discuss the impact that the Job's masks have on their wearers before the masks' real function becomes widely known.

3) Describe the function of Job's Masks and use specific examples to explain how they help to reflect a person's inner beauty or ugliness.

4) Speculate as to the intent and purpose behind the Job's Masks and describe what kind of a being would have an interest in bringing about the masks' observed effects.

Essay Topic 3

Robin and Swan are close in age and are immediately attracted to each other when they meet. For his part, Robin believes Swan to be the most beautiful girl he has ever seen. He falls in love with her at first sight. Although they know they have feelings for each other, they have difficulty expressing them, since they are adolescents and have had little social grooming.

1) Describe the similarities and differences between Swan and Robin. They are both leaders. How do their leadership styles differ?

2) Discuss why Robin and Swan are drawn to each other and why they have difficulties expressing themselves.

3) Explain how Robin and Swan grow closer and eventually confess their feelings.

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