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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. Why are more and more people moving into cities?
(a) Company and services.
(b) Fear of gypsies in the country.
(c) Cheaper housing, as rural areas become expensive to maintain.
(d) The only jobs left are in the cities.

2. Xan and Theo are both named after whom?
(a) Authors.
(b) Forefathers.
(c) Uncles.
(d) Biblical figures.

3. The position of Warden of England has officially replaced which other title?
(a) King of England.
(b) Chancellor of Defense.
(c) Prime Minister.
(d) Minister of State.

4. What does Theo eat at the inn?
(a) Meat pies.
(b) Fish and chips.
(c) Lasagna.
(d) Bangers and mash.

5. What museum does Chapter 10 center around?
(a) The Archaeology Museum.
(b) The Wax Museum.
(c) The Cast Museum.
(d) The Art Museum.

Short Answer Questions

1. Finish the quote. "If we are dying we can die as human beings, not as _____."

2. Who does Theo recognize struggling near the ocean?

3. Who is the last character to speak in Chapter 12?

4. Why does Theo believe that Helena speaks poorly of him to Rupert?

5. Which of Shakespeare's plays is referred to at the end of Chapter 13?

Short Essay Questions

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

2. Who are the flagellants in the park and what do they represent of society?

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

4. How are the memories of Theo's daughter and father different? How are they similar?

5. Describe Theo's concerns that he writes about in his diary after his visit from the State Security Police.

6. How have you seen Theo change since the beginning of the book as he leaves the note at the Cast Museum saying he will help the Five Fishes?

7. Why do you think Theo is repulsed so much by the Quietus, even though it seems to be his society's norm?

8. Describe the Omegas.

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

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

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