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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 does Journeyman consider the Blue Streak and Todbaum's appearance could possibly be a harbinger of?

2. In Chapter 53, what is Kormentz using to keep his fire going?

3. What does Maddy try to do when she visits the Blue Streak?

4. Why does Todbaum tell Journeyman he thinks the Blue Streak is capable of learning?

5. In Chapter 45, what does Journeyman think when he sees Todbaum?

Short Essay Questions

1. What are Maddy's plans for Eke and Walt that become clear in Part IV?

2. What does Journeyman tell Maddy in the section By the Time Maddy Went to Founder's Park that unsettles him?

3. When did Journeyman first realize Maddy was a better swimmer than he was, and why does he think of that in Part IV?

4. Why is Journeyman envious of Jane and Lucius?

5. What odd habit did Todbaum used to have when scouring other books for ideas for dystopian tales?

6. How is Todbaum's story about Pittsburgh a turning point for him and the people of Tinderwick who come to hear his stories?

7. Why is Delia Limetree upset during the meeting with the Cordon in Part III?

8. In Part III, what does Journeyman propose to get to know the woman in the library better and what does he find out about her?

9. What do the Cordon people ask for during their meeting with Tinderwick in Part III?

10. What happens to Todbaum's napkin "contract" for Maddy in Part III?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

While Lethem never reveals Todbaum's purpose in bringing himself and the Blue Streak to Tinderwick, why do you think Todbaum decides to travel there at the time he does? What do you think Todbaum's and Journeyman's relationship will be like in the future as this novel ends, with Todbaum stranded on Quarry Island in the Blue Streak? Write an essay explaining your answers.

Essay Topic 2

When do the residents of Tinderwick seem to turn away - many of them in disgust - from Todbaum and from the Blue Streak, and why do you think they behave this way? Write an essay explaining your answers, citing specific references to the text to help support your conclusions.

Essay Topic 3

How would you describe the concept of "time averaging" as Journeyman thinks of it? What is the purpose and meaning of time averaging for Journeyman? Write an essay explaining your answers.

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