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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. Dog Face Joe meets Claire Peabody when he is disguised as _________.

2. What kills Romanelli?

3. Who is engaged to Claire Peabody?

4. The yags read ________ mind.

5. Mr. Moss flees, and Doyle takes a souvenir before chasing after Lord Byron. What did Doyle take?

Short Essay Questions

1. What preparations has Doyle made in anticipation of his death?

2. Describe Romany after Doyle returns to 1810 from 1684.

3. How does Romany survive a fatal injury?

4. Why is Doyle so calm while Romany and Romanelli have him captured?

5. How does Doyle meet his Mameluke friend?

6. What does Romany discover when he tries to trace where Doyle and the others from the 20th century came from?

7. What is Darrow and Dog Face Joe's arrangement?

8. Describe the yags.

9. What does Doyle do to awaken Lord Byron?

10. Why does Romany change his plans when Lord Byron returns to the camp?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

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 2

Would a character from The Anubis Gate other than Doyle have made a better protagonist? Explain how your choice of character would have handled key scenes differently. What makes your choice of character better?

Essay Topic 3

Some of the antagonists in this book of capable of doing horrible things to other characters. What actions define them as antagonists? Is their behavior a result of their past? Are they to blame for their actions or are others pulling the strings? Please cite your examples.

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