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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. "I never understood Dr. Faron's precise function when he was Warden's Adviser and it hasn't become clearer with his absence and the passing of three years." Who says this?
(a) Martin.
(b) Carl.
(c) Harriet.
(d) Felicia.

2. What does the Church of England replace the sign of the cross with?
(a) A golden orb.
(b) A lightbulb.
(c) A flower.
(d) A mother nursing her child.

3. How long has it been since Xan went to the home he grew up in?
(a) Fifteen years.
(b) Five years.
(c) Six months.
(d) Two years.

4. What do Theo and his wife do shortly after the death of their daughter?
(a) Divorce.
(b) Have a son.
(c) Move closer to the city.
(d) Quit their jobs.

5. What is Theo's job with Xan?
(a) Minister for Justice and State Security.
(b) Secretary.
(c) Minister of Historic Record.
(d) Advisor.

Short Answer Questions

1. Which word does the author NOT use to describe the Omega officer who visits Theo's home?

2. What are Theo's thoughts towards England holding a general election?

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

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

5. Xan and Theo are both named after whom?

Short Essay Questions

1. What does Theo find in his mail two weeks after meeting Julian to discuss his meeting with Xan? What is his opinion of it?

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

3. What is the Chief Inspector alluding to when he mentions his niece seeing Theo talk at Oxford University, and how does he do this?

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

5. How does Theo recollect his relationship with Xan?

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

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

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

9. What does the Chief Inspector share of the Five Fishes when he visits Theo? What do both men know Theo is lying about?

10. Though he eventually is asked over, for what event is Theo not invited to the home of Helena and her new husband?

(see the answer keys)

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