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This test consists of 5 multiple choice questions, 5 short answer questions, and 10 short essay questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How does the driver describe the flagellants?
(a) "A horde of vile beasts unworthy of breath."
(b) "A rabble of no-hopers."
(c) "An obnoxious reminder to our fate."
(d) "A group adding nothing more than insult to injury."

2. What display of the museum has Xan always preferred?
(a) The evolution exhibit.
(b) The Impressionists paintings.
(c) The early classical male statues.
(d) The mummies.

3. What is Julian's most notable physical feature?
(a) She's missing a thumb.
(b) A disfigured hand.
(c) Thick eyebrows.
(d) Bright blue eyes.

4. Why does the priest demand that Theo leave the church before eleven?
(a) There is a funeral.
(b) There is a mass.
(c) There is a christening.
(d) There is a wedding.

5. Which is not a demand of the Five Fishes as printed on their pamphlet?
(a) End the Quietus.
(b) End fertility testing.
(c) Liberate the Isle of Man.
(d) Provide meals for the homeless.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Theo regret of himself in the last sentence of Chapter 15?

2. What is Helena's opinion of the Sojourners that she talks about in Chapter 16?

3. After his thoughts swirl from the visit of the SSP and then the Five Fishes, what does Theo ponder next in Chapter 18?

4. What two part-time jobs does Theo accept as part of his cousin's plan?

5. Xan and Theo salute which historical moment on the bridge near Xan's home?

Short Essay Questions

1. What is Xan's underlying message to Theo in their conversation in Chapter 13?

2. How does Theo try to sway Julian away from her plans, and how does she defend her motives?

3. In their private conversation after the meeting, how does Xan describe his authority to Theo?

4. How does Theo think Xan will respond to the notice from the Five Fishes? If Theo never leaves the Council, could he be more help to Julian?

5. How do you think Theo's experience with his father's death will shape him as a man?

6. What does Miriam say has happened to her brother?

7. What day does Theo receive his invitation to Helena's home? How does he feel towards her new life?

8. Describe the priest and the conversation Theo has with him in Chapter 8.

9. Summarize the meeting of Theo and the Council in Chapter 12.

10. Does Theo immediately realize that he wishes to help the Five Fishes while witnessing the Quietus?

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