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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. Where does Xan take Theo to walk after their meeting?
(a) A promenade.
(b) The park.
(c) Along the river.
(d) The courtyard.

2. When Miriam buries her brother's ashes, what does she say?
(a) "He had died for this nation's paranoia, this unnerving fear of what isn't. You must help us, Theo."
(b) "Pouring the ashes into ground, watching them collapse upon another... it was how I knew what I must do."
(c) "I remember that it was raining and when I poured the white grit into the hole it was as if the whole garden was crying."
(d) "What pain there is in being sent a loved one in the mail, burying them alone, and living to see they've died for nothing."

3. What is Helena's cat named?
(a) Julia.
(b) Peppy.
(c) Mathilda.
(d) Muffin.

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

5. Who attacks Theo at the Quietus he witnesses?
(a) A soldier.
(b) Someone he tries to stop from committing suicide.
(c) A Sojourner.
(d) A police officer.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does the Church of England replace the sign of the cross with?

2. How long has it been since Xan went to the home he grew up in?

3. What is Julian's most notable physical feature?

4. "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?

5. Which is not a demand of the Five Fishes as printed on their pamphlet?

Short Essay Questions

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

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

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

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

5. Why is Theo annoyed when Julian tries to consider that being sent to the Isle of Man is a good idea?

6. How does Theo recollect his relationship with Xan?

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

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

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

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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