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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. When has Sidi noticed that the dances of wild bees is the most perfect and beautiful?

2. In Chapter 6, how long of a nap does Sidi take after lunch?

3. What symbol does the leader of the Party of God show the villagers they should check to vote for that party?

4. In the Prologue, from where does the yacht leave?

5. In Chapter 9, by midday prayers, how much money has Douda made?

Short Essay Questions

1. How are new queens bred?

2. What is Sidi looking for in Chapter 6, and why?

3. What is life like in Nawa?

4. In Chapter 8, what conversation does Sidi have with Kheira?

5. In Chapter 5, what are the new canvassers like?

6. How did Sidi install a new queen in his old hive?

7. What does Sidi say about the destruction of his bees when he goes to Nawa for coffee?

8. Why is Douda going to Walou to sell prickly pears?

9. What is Sidi's relationship with his bees?

10. What does the Party of God ask from the Nawis, and how do they show them how to comply with their request?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

In the novel, some characters are more thoroughly described than others. Who are some characters that are merely named in passing or have a minor role in the novel? What is the importance of these flat characters to the storyline? In what way do these characters make the main characters more colorful or interesting? When there is conflict, what type of role do these flat characters play?

Essay Topic 2

The villagers are told they will be able to vote for the leader of their country. What information do the villagers have regarding who prospective leaders are? How do they decide who to vote for? Does the Party of God manipulate the villagers into voting for them?

Essay Topic 3

Sidi lives near the village of Nawa. What do the villagers in Nawa have in common? Why do they all share? What is communicated about community through their relationships?

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