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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 is the dwarf?

2. What does Doyle buy to disinfect his ear?

3. Who is the first character introduced in the book?

4. What is Horrabin's father's name?

5. Where is Fairchild banished from?

Short Essay Questions

1. Describe the place where Horrabin and his beggars hold parliament.

2. How does Jacky react to Doyle's revelation that he traveled to England by magic?

3. How does Jacky end up at the river where Doyle is being pursued?

4. Describe Jacky.

5. What do Romanelli, Romany, and Horrabin do with the sick Lord Byron Romanelli is caring for?

6. Describe Horrabin.

7. What are the Spoonsize Boys?

8. What is curious about the bullet shot at Doyle?

9. Jacky is captured by Horrabin's beggars and put down a hole. What happens up until her escape?

10. What happens after Doyle pays a beggar to take him to Horrabin?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Fikee and Dr. Romanelli are the master's best lieutenants. When confronted with the option of leaving him, both are afraid to do so. Are their wants the same as the Master's? Are they plotting with him to fulfill their own desires for a free Egypt? Or are they simply taking orders? Do Fikee and Romanelli want different things? Define each one's relationship with the Master, specifying their actions as evidence of your conclusion.

Essay Topic 2

Doyle is a widower. Do you think he is more or less likely to believe in time travel because of his tragedy? Cite examples of how his tragedy affects his journey in time. Is he less likely to accept Darrow's job offer if his wife is living? How does the information about his past affect your view of his character in the beginning of the book? Is Doyle always defined by his past? Do the events in the book serve to redefine his character? Explain how the examples support your position.

Essay Topic 3

Jacky helps Doyle before she officially meets him. Why does she protect him instead of claiming a reward? Do any other characters mirror her behavior? Describe Jacky's ethics. Cite examples.

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