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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 perched above the clock in the Rat Castle's front room?

2. What part of Romany do the yags see?

3. What does the 1684 man named Sammy think is inside him?

4. What happens to the yags when Doyle jumps into a tree?

5. What does Jacky plan to do after talking to Ashbless?

Short Essay Questions

1. Describe the yags.

2. What becomes of Chinnie's body?

3. How does Doyle meet his Mameluke friend?

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

5. What does Romany plan to do in 1684?

6. What does Romany want from the yags and what is he using to get what he wants from them?

7. How is Doyle able to retaliate against the Master's magic attacks?

8. How is Jacky's true identity discovered by Carrington?

9. Romanelli contacts the Master after he fails to contact Romany. What does the Master tell him to do?

10. How does Romany survive a fatal injury?

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

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.

Essay Topic 3

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.

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