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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 is significant about the fire that Mr. Deniston and Ransom see in the distance while driving to find Merlin?

2. What effect does the coming of Saturn have on the people at St. Anne's?

3. According to Merlin, if Jane had had a child, what would that child have done?

4. What does Jane think of the ancient biblical language that Ransom uses?

5. What old power are the evil eldils seeking?

Short Essay Questions

1. What is found at the scene of Hingest's murder that makes Mark a suspect in the murder?

2. What happens to the people at St. Anne's when the Oyeresu start descending there?

3. What do Jane and Mr. Dimble find at the campsite in Bragdon Wood?

4. What does Mr. Frost receive that causes him to leave Mark in the holding room with no warning?

5. What happens when Mark punches Wither in the face?

6. What does Mr. Dimble want to help Mark do after Mark seeks him out looking for Jane?

7. Why does Mr. Wither always seem so distracted?

8. How did Jane unknowingly stop Mr. Frost from being able to telepathically see her dreams?

9. Why is Mark so hesitant about stomping on the crucifix in his training room?

10. Why does Merlin feel so much animosity towards Jane?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

There are some very symbolic meanings in the names chosen for the characters in this book. Choose 5 of these symbolic names, and describe what deeper meaning they bring to the character and the story line.

Essay Topic 2

Explain the Curse of Babel. What does it do? Why is this so effective in helping Merlin to succeed? Use examples from the text to support your ideas.

Essay Topic 3

What seemingly hypocritical methods does the N.I.C.E. use to further their objective, and why do they believe this will work? Does it work? Why or why not?

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