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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 does Theo still refuse to believe about Xan after he has met with him for the first time in years?
(a) He likes the idea of the Man Penal Colony.
(b) He has become religious.
(c) He is evil.
(d) He is unloved.

2. How long ago does Theo leave his job with Xan?
(a) One year.
(b) Three years.
(c) Four years.
(d) Five years.

3. What secret of his father does Xan reveal to Theo while they walk in the park?
(a) He was gay.
(b) He was a drug addict.
(c) He kept mistresses.
(d) He was a criminal.

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

5. Who points out Felicia's making money out of the former system of criminal prosecution?
(a) Carl.
(b) Xan.
(c) Harriet.
(d) Theo.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. Who does Theo recognize struggling near the ocean?

3. What is the first of the Five Fishes' concerns that Theo speaks of at the meeting in Chapter 12?

4. What importance is Theo's visit to the bed and breakfast?

5. What is the Quietus?

Short Essay Questions

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

2. 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?

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

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

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

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

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

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

10. Describe the Omegas.

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