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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. What is the first of the Five Fishes' concerns that Theo speaks of at the meeting in Chapter 12?
(a) The Sojourners.
(b) The Isle of Man.
(c) The Quietus.
(d) An election.

2. What is Theo's purpose for keeping a diary?
(a) It's a self-exploring, emotional release.
(b) Simply to pass the time.
(c) To recount his life for whomever may find the book.
(d) To log the second half of his life's memories for his own enjoyment later.

3. Xan and Theo salute which historical moment on the bridge near Xan's home?
(a) The death of five young Cavaliers.
(b) The formation of the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland.
(c) The Year Omega.
(d) The death of Princess Diana.

4. Where is Theo meeting Xan on behalf of the Five Fishes in Chapter 11?
(a) Xan's old home.
(b) The university.
(c) London.
(d) Windsor Castle.

5. What are Sojourners?
(a) Religious preachers who promise damnation.
(b) Omegas from other countries paid to do servant's work.
(c) Gypsies that rob the elderly.
(d) Violent women disillusioned about their infertility.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is Theo's daughter's name?

2. How does Theo describe the destruction of ramps at the Quietus to the Chief Inspector?

3. Xan's large home becomes what in later years?

4. What secret of his father does Xan reveal to Theo while they walk in the park?

5. What is the Quietus?

Short Essay Questions

1. What does the Cast Museum say about Xan and Theo's relationship?

2. Describe the incident of the woman with the doll in Chapter 6.

3. In what ways is Xan's power displayed in Chapter eleven?

4. Describe the role of Woolcombe in shaping Theo's character.

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

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

7. After his visit from the State Security Police, how does Theo wish to help the Five Fishes? What are the problems?

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

9. Discus the Evangelist Rosie McClure, and what she is a representation of.

10. Describe the Omegas.

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