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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 does Josh use to superficially cut his wrists?

2. The American Allegiance was headed to Warwick Mountain, located in what state?

3. What does Macklin realize about Friend?

4. The people of Mary's Rest suspect that DeLauren's face was made hideous by his Job's Mask because he performed what crime?

5. How did Glory's husband die?

Short Essay Questions

1. Why does Robin decide to help Sister's group?

2. What is revealed when Swan's mask falls off?

3. Why does the former President want to activate the doomsday device?

4. What unusual promise does the evil man make after his struggle with Josh?

5. How does Roland feel about Macklin during the fighting with the American Allegiance and Mary's Rest?

6. How do Sister and Swan recover the glass ring?

7. How has the Army of Excellence evolved since the events of Book One?

8. What is Sister's old mantra, and how does it help her on her way to Mary's Rest?

9. What effect does the shard from the glass ring have on Hugh?

10. Based on events at Mary's Rest and within the Army of Excellence, what effect do the Job's Masks appear to have on their wearer's faces?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

When the Job's Masks begin to form on people's faces, there is massive discrimination against the afflicted. Innocents like Swan are treated extremely poorly, and some people, like Macklin and Roland, go to great lengths to conceal their affliction. While this treatment is terrible, it is at least marginally understandable. The masks are terrible to look at, and the survivors in the post-blast world have little time for tolerance and acceptance.

1) Describe the Job's Masks and explain why people discriminate against those who carry them. Explain some common beliefs about the masks that survivors hold in the time before their true function becomes widely known.

2) Discuss the ways that various people discriminate against those afflicted with the masks, including the intense persecution that Macklin lays against them.

3) Explain the way that many of the afflicted feel about their treatment, citing specific examples from the novel.

Essay Topic 2

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 3

Macklin is a troubled and deeply flawed man.

1) Describe Macklin's background and personality.

2) Explain Macklin's relationship with and dependency on the Shadow Soldier.

3) Discuss how and why Macklin feels guilt for his actions and how he is able to overcome this guilt.

4) Explain why Macklin experiences a moral shift near the end of the novel and turns against Roland and Friend.

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